Spousal Impoverishment Protections in Medicaid Home Care Program Help All Ages
NAELA has been at the forefront of keeping the Spousal Impoverishment Protections in the Medicaid Home Care Program (HCBS) that were included in the Affordable Care Act. So far, with great effort, it’s working.
It’s important for disabled people who are under 65 and who meet the nursing facility level of care to recognize that these protections are out there. The “level of...
More reasons to consult with a lawyer when filing for Medicaid
The Medicaid program pays for nursing home care for financially eligible people. The program is administered by the State Division of Medical Assistance and Health Care Services (DMAHS), which delegates the application processing to the employees of the county Boards of Social Services (sometimes called county welfare boards). All of these people are government employees. They receive and...