Medicaid planning

Although you may still qualify for Medicaid benefits and own your home, you should understand that Medicaid still has the option of imposing a lien on your home if you receive benefits for nursing home services. Medicaid can also collect against your estate after you pass away. For that reason, it is important to understand the different options in Medicaid planning that are available to you. If your goal is to protect your assets for your heirs, one of the best options is an irrevocable … [Read more...] about Overland Park Medicaid lawyers Discuss Protecting Your Home from Recovery

Kansas Medicaid is a very helpful health care assistance program. The program is run on the state level pursuant to federal requirements. It is a need-based benefits program that covers medical care that is deemed medically necessary by a physician. For that reason, there are income and financial resource limitations imposed on applicants. So, if your assets exceed $2,000 then you may not be eligible for Medicaid benefits. That is where Medicaid planning comes in.  As part of your Medicaid … [Read more...] about The Pros and Cons of a Medicaid Trust

You may have heard by now that the budget that became effective in July of this year includes some cuts to Medicaid benefits that many disabled Missouri residents are very concerned about. Governor Eric Grietens' first budget includes cuts to certain Medicaid benefits as well as funding to some in-state human services agencies. This is just another reason why Medicaid planning is so important.Consequences of Medicaid budget cutsA non-profit agency in Kansas City, The Whole Person, reports … [Read more...] about Missouri’s 2017 Budget Cuts Medicaid Benefits

The founder of an opioid medication manufacturer, Insys Therapeutics, is being prosecuted for fraud and racketeering based on allegations that he was pushing prescriptions of his company’s powerful painkillers. This case brings to light the dangers and complications of Medicare and Medicaid fraud.Kickbacks to Overland Park physician part of the investigationThis case follows an investigation into the patient records of Overland Park physician Steven Simon. The physician served as the most … [Read more...] about Overland Park Doctor and Opioid Company Face Federal Charges