The Medicaid Spenddown in Minnesota: How is it Different under DRA 2005?
Oct 13, 2010
Medicaid rules are complex and confusing and lots of misinformation exists because people aren't aware of the extent of the rule changes following 2005. The following is an explanation prepared in 2007...
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The POLST in Minnesota - Using it Correctly with Your Advance Directive
Oct 13, 2010
Arelatively new development in Minnesota isthe Provider Order for Life Sustaining Treatment otherwise known as POLST. In the states that have legally adopted the order, it is actually known as the Phys...
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Elderly Waiver
Jul 29, 2010
What is commonly referred to as "Elderly Waiver" refers to the Aged Medicaid Waiver. This is a service system predicated on the belief that people eligible for care should have options for receiving s...
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Prenuptual Agreements: When to consider them
Jul 29, 2010
Prenuptual agreements (commonly called "prenups") are most commonly created in situations where one person has considerable assets or earning capacity, or owns a business and is marrying someone with ...
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Starting the process of planning for long-term care and Medicare/Medicaid
Jul 29, 2010
The issues:
The 2007-2008 State-Wide Average Payment for Skilled Nursing Facilities is $4,644 per month.
Basic Asset Reduction Strategies After DRA 2005 (Deficit Reduction Act)
Transfer assets to...
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What to look for when dealing with incapacity in Minnesota
Jul 29, 2010
How the rules have changed The legislature, along with state agencies have sought uncover additional funds to satisfy not only Minnesota’s huge budget deficit, but also the every growing shortfall ...
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Financial or Physical Abuse of Elderly Family Members - What Remedies are Available?
Jul 02, 2010
The Minnesota Vulnerable Adult Act - A primary focus of the law is the growing problem of financial exploitation of vulnerable adults as well as physical abuse.
A 2009 study estimates that older Ameri...
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Hiding Assets from Medicare is No Longer an Option
Jul 02, 2010
THE RULES HAVE CHANGED
The legislature, along with state agencies have sought uncover additional funds to satisfy not only Minnesotas huge budget deficit, but also the every growing shortfall in funds...
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Elder Law - What is It?
Jun 30, 2010
Elder Law concentrates on the legal, financial, medical, social and family issues affecting seniors, people with disabilities and their families. Elder Law attorneys use a multi-disciplinary approach ...
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Special and Supplemental Needs Trusts in Minnesota for Children and Adults with Disabilities
Jun 29, 2010
In Minnesota, a distinction is made between a trust used to protect assets and/or income from reimbursement for public assistance benefits. A Special Needs Trust is one created to receive the income or...
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