Medicare beneficiaries will soon be eligible to obtain up to eight free rapid at-home Covid-19 tests per month, the Biden administration has announced.
Medicare to Cover At-Home Covid Tests by ‘Early Spring’ Read More »
When loved ones pass away, there are lots of considerations, including what happens to their Social Security. The decedent’s payments need to be stopped, but survivor’s benefits may be available to the spouse or, in certain cases, children.
When a Social Security Recipient Dies, Survivors May Be Eligible for Benefits Read More »
A federal court has ruled that hospitalized Medicare beneficiaries who were switched from inpatient to observation status can appeal the decision, making it easier for them to receive coverage for subsequent nursing home care.
Court Rules Medicare Beneficiaries Can Appeal Switch to Hospital Observation Status Read More »
Thanks to current federal rules, the people most at risk of death from Covid-19 — the 62 million seniors and people with disabilities who receive Medicare — can’t be reimbursed for rapid at-home Covid tests purchased at retail stores and pharmacies.
Medicare Won’t Cover Rapid At-Home Covid Tests Read More »
If a loved one is experiencing memory loss or suddenly making poor decisions, you may want the court to appoint a guardian, which requires a declaration of incompetence.
When Can Someone Be Declared Legally Incompetent? Read More »
By James S. Rizzo, Esq.* “If you think good design is expensive, you should look at the cost of bad design.” – Ralf Speth When completing a Will, it is imperative to craft or “design” it to meet your goals and keep your legacy intact. The following is a list of basic design elements to
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California is making big changes to how it determines Medicaid eligibility for long-term care by eliminating the requirement that applicants have limited assets. While the rules apply only to California right now, other states may follow suit.
California Removing Asset Test for Medicaid Eligibility Read More »
Overwhelmed by the stress of long hours, low pay and exposure to the COVID-19 virus, nursing home workers are quitting in record numbers. The labor hemorrhage has turned what was already a chronic staffing problem into a full-blown crisis.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that it will add data on staff turnover rates and weekend staffing levels to its Care Compare website, giving consumers another tool when choosing a nursing home.
You Can Now Compare Nursing Homes on Staff Turnover Rates and Weekend Help Read More »
The Biden administration is moving forward with a Trump-era pilot program that would hand over the care of millions of Medicare beneficiaries to private, mostly for-profit, groups.
Advocates Sound Alarm About Pilot Program They Say Could Privatize All of Medicare Read More »