Medicare and Medicaid Law Blog

What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 by Bruce A. Brightwell

Medicare and Medicaid are both government programs that provide medical coverage for individuals who qualify. Beyond that, however, these are very different programs. Each offers unique benefits and requires enrollees to meet different criteria, including maximum asset and income requirements. But a Louisville Medicaid attorney can help individuals seeking Medicaid coverage determine if they... Read More

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Topic: Medicare and Medicaid

What is Medicaid?

Thursday, May 19, 2011 by Lance P. Armstrong

Medicaid is a health care program that enables low-income individuals and families who meet eligibility requirements to receive healthcare for little or no cost. The program is funded primarily by the federal government, with additional monetary contributions from states. Medicaid’s many program offerings include inpatient and outpatient hospital services, prenatal care, vaccinations for children, home healthcare, laboratory and x-ray services, and more. ... Read More

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Topic: Medicare and Medicaid

Good News regarding Medi-Cal

Friday, March 4, 2011 by Dennis A. W. Fordham

An March, 2011, update on where California stands on implementing the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) changes to Medi-Cal. ... Read More

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Topic: Medicare and Medicaid

Medicare Alert!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010 by James R. Modrall

This is a critical time of the year for seniors, i.e. people 65 and older who are on Medicare. Everyone with an interest in medical care services for seniors needs to be alert to the changes at hand. There has been much nashing of teeth since the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (sometimes known as Obamacare). Whatever your views on this legislation, if you are directly affected, as all Medicare recipients are, these changes need your immediate attention.... Read More

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Topic: Medicare and Medicaid

MMSEA - RRE Reporting Begins Oct. 1, 2010

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 by Ryan J. Weiner

A Lien Resolution Services attorney discusses changes in medicaid and medicare liens when MMSEA reporting requirements go into effect in October.... Read More

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Topic: Medicare and Medicaid

CMS User Guide 3.1 Released

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 by Ryan J. Weiner

CMS has released User Guide 3.1 for MMSEA reporting. You can find a copy of the user guide on the Lien Resolution Services website, or, by clicking here. While most changes involve Responsible Reporting Entity (“RRE”) requirements, some of those c... Read More

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Topic: Medicare and Medicaid

Evaluating a Nursing Home

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 by Lance P. Armstrong

Staten Island elder care lawyers at the Law Firm of Lance P. Armstrong provides tips in identifying a nursing home that can handle the needs of the elderly.... Read More

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Topic: Medicare and Medicaid

Medicare Procedures Update 8/11/10

Thursday, August 12, 2010 by Ryan J. Weiner

Medicare’s agent, the MSPRC, has changed procedures so often over the past few years, you may find it hard to keep up. If you ever have MSPRC-related questions, Lien Resolution Services will assist you. ... Read More

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Topic: Medicare and Medicaid

Medicare Lien Appeals - The Five Levels

Thursday, August 12, 2010 by Ryan J. Weiner

If you either (a) failed in your attempts to dispute MSPRC Conditional Payment Summaries, or, (b) simply did not dispute the Medicare lien prior to settlement, you have a series of options to reduce the client’s Medicare lien.... Read More

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Topic: Medicare and Medicaid

Medicare Set-Asides in Liability Lawsuits?

Thursday, July 29, 2010 by Ryan J. Weiner

There is no real positive authority stating Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs) are unnecessary in liability cases; however, there are comments and guidelines that have been provided over the years by CMS agents.For instance, during an October 29, 2008 question/answer session wit... Read More

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Topic: Medicare and Medicaid

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