Category Archives: Medicaid

Wisconsin Medicaid Cost Reduction – A Little Bit Of Good News On Government Spending

Posted on December 10, 2011 by admin

It does not happen often but every once in a while we come across an instance of a government entity actually reducing its costs and inefficiency when it comes to spending taxpayer money. A short article by Ryan Tracy in … Continue reading →

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AFSCME No Questions For They Will Just Tell You Lies

Posted on November 11, 2011 by admin

“Ha ha! You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous is ‘Never get involved in a land war in Asia,’ but only slightly less well known is this: ‘Never go in against a Sicilian … Continue reading →

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Why You Need Nursing Home or Long Term Care Coverage

Posted on October 26, 2011 by admin

There are many reasons why nursing home insurance or long term care is so important.  Approximately 70% of those reach age 65 will require some type of living assistance in their lifetime.  The average stay in a nursing home is … Continue reading →

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An Overview of Treatment Foster Care

Posted on October 25, 2011 by admin

Foster care is certainly not a new concept; in fact, references can be found to caring for the children of others as far back as the New Testament and the Talmud. In the 1500s, children without families were served in … Continue reading →

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Medicaid- Healthcare

Posted on October 24, 2011 by admin

As healthcare in the united states become costly, most people have not been able to get basic healthcare  due to their economic status. There are millions of Americans who today live in fear of getting sick because they are not … Continue reading →

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Choosing Your Policy Wisely

Posted on October 23, 2011 by admin

Planning your retirement? Insurance companies offer a range of long term care insurance policy options so that every individual will be able to receive the right coverage for a specific type of long term care (LTC). However wise it is … Continue reading →

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Special Deals In Health Bill Under Fire

Posted on October 22, 2011 by admin

Special legislative favors, especially one designed to secure a Nebraska senator’s vote for the embattled health care package, ignited so much public outrage that President Barack Obama is calling them a mistake and House leaders say the bill can’t be … Continue reading →

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New York Long Term Care and More

Posted on October 21, 2011 by admin

Growing old in New York is quite a unique experience that a retired New Yorker will hardly feel he’s any different from the younger generations as he continues a busy life. Even those folks in a New York long term … Continue reading →

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Designating the State Medicaid Agency as a Beneficiary

Posted on October 19, 2011 by admin

The majority of elder law attorneys are very familiar with the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (“DRA”); however, I have found that much confusion still surrounds the requirements regarding designating the state Medicaid agency as a beneficiary of a Medicaid Compliant … Continue reading →

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Prescription Assistance and Pharmaceutical Deals for Low-Income Seniors

Posted on October 18, 2011 by admin

Millions of low-income seniors struggle financially on a daily basis, trying to make ends meet. Coupled with the exorbitant cost of prescriptions, many other necessities, like nourishing food and medical supplies, fall to the wayside. Fortunately, low-income seniors reliant on … Continue reading →

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