Blog Category - Vets

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Apr

Do Not Miss Out on All of the Medicaid Exemptions You are Entitled To

Medicaid rules can be confusing and even Department of Social Services caseworkers get their own rules wrong from time to time. Having an advocate that can work through the maze of rules can pay off for the family. In North Carolina, a Medicaid applicant can have up to a $10,000...

Apr

New Rules to Help Veterans with Medical Expenses

Veterans and their spouse should be aware that there are new rules that went into effect on October 18, 2018, regarding qualification for a type of Veterans’ assistance known as Improved Pension, with Aid and Attendance Benefits. Unfortunately, these new rules have put in place p...

Apr

How a Testamentary Special Needs Trust Made a World of Difference for a Middle Class Family How a Testamentary Special Needs Trust Made a World of Difference for a Middle Class Family, Medicaid Benefits

The specter of Long Term Care costs haunts many otherwise happy, seemingly, financially secure, middle class families. It's scary to contemplate the possibility that a medical event or end-of-life illness could undo literally decades of mindful saving. What can these famili...

Apr

Medicare Rehabilitation Coverage – There is no “Improvement” Standard

Our clients frequently are faced with a common myth or misconception regarding what nursing home care may be covered by Medicare following a hospitalization when rehabilitation has been prescribed by the patient’s attending physician. Many times providers or insurers erroneously...

Apr

There is No “Improvement Standard” for Continued Medicare Rehabilitation Coverage

Apr

The Many Pieces of Resting in Peace

For many people, end of life planning means having a good will and a better prayer. Some may also think about doing a trust, healthcare power of attorney, living will, long term care planning and even talking things over with family. But many people fail to think about funeral a...

Apr

Disabled Children of Veterans’ Survivor Benefits

Disabled Children of Military Veterans May Now have Survivor Benefits Paid to Special Needs TrustsIn December 2014, Congress finally passed provisions allowing the disabled children of military veterans to have their survivor benefits paid in to Special Needs Trusts! This devel...

Apr

Veterans Administration Benefits for Long Term Care

Many wartime veterans and their surviving spouses are now spending significant amounts of money on their medical needs, and are also facing long-term care expenses or will need some type of long-term care in the near future. The Veterans Administration has funds that are availabl...