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This blog will be used to publish helpful and important information about Elder Law, Pooled Trusts, Medicaid, Special Needs Trusts, Nursing Homes etc.
What Is a Pooled Trust and Why
Submitted by dpfitch.
on 2008-05-27 04:48 PM.
This article was published in 2007 in Aspen Publishing's "The ElderLaw Report".
Submitted by dpfitch.
on 2008-05-27 03:49 PM.
CMS issued a memo in April 2008 that is taking aim at the continued use of Pooled Trusts for people over the age of 65 as a tool to shelter assets in the eligibility process for Medicaid.
It is a strategy of misinformation that will work if the Elder Law Bar around the country does not say NO MORE!
It is a strategy of misinformation that will work if the Elder Law Bar around the country does not say NO MORE!
Submitted by dpfitch.
on 2008-05-27 03:11 PM.
CMS is making an attempt to take down one of the last refuges from Medicaid for the hard earned resources of the middle class - The Pooled Trusts.
Submitted by dpfitch.
on 2006-03-28 09:26 AM.
Following the passage of DEFRA in February 2006, Medical Assistance planning, aka Medicaid planning, is in a state of flux. The Federal law has been passed but States need to follow suit to establish the framework to administer the new law at the State level.
Submitted by dpfitch.
on 2006-03-24 09:24 AM.
The Medical Assistance rules are changing in Minnesota as a result of the Budget reduction legislation that President Bush signed in February of 2006. There are lots of changes that will affect the way that people plan for and apply for MA in Minnesota.
Submitted by dpfitch.
on 2005-11-20 05:31 PM.
New 180 page book explains how to get subsidy assistance for help to pay for Part D prescription drug plan WITHOUT losing control of your assets!
see http://www.savingseniorsmoney.org
Submitted by dpfitch.
on 2005-08-14 05:03 PM.
Lot's of information is coming! Don't be afraid of asking for help.
Submitted by dpfitch.
on 2005-08-14 04:53 PM.
Elderlawminnesota.com is finally switched to a new server with new technical support.
Submitted by dpfitch.
on 2005-07-30 02:52 PM.
elderlawminnesota.com has gone through a radical upgrade with lots of new features to better serve the public, especially those with concerns about matters affecting the elderly.
