Dear Attorney Tully: My husband is in a nursing home and will be applying for Medicaid (Title 19) in a few months. The nursing home is saying they will do the Medicaid application for free. I like the cost of that but I am concerned that our interests will not be represented. I have heard some things regarding this very issue but unfortunately I …
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You May Not Have to Spend Down
Dear Attorney Tully: I am terrified. My husband and I are probably younger seniors than you see in your practice, but my husband is very sick and in a nursing home for long-term care. I’ve been told I have to spend down almost all of our savings, including my IRA, in order for him to qualify for Medicaid. Is this true? ANSWER: Not necessarily. …
The Case for Increasing Disability Ratings for Vietnam Veterans
The Case for Increasing Disability Ratings for Vietnam Veterans The 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War was April 30th. Vietnam veterans, who served during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history, have faced a myriad of challenges both during and after their military service. These challenges extend beyond the …
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