Medicaid

Recent Medicaid Fraud Initiatives Illustrate How Administrative Law Operates in Ohio 

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently issued an executive order directing the Ohio Department of Medicaid to implement additional anti-fraud measures aimed at certain Medicaid providers and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs. The announcement followed a newly launched federal investigation into alleged fraud, waste, and abuse involving portions of Ohio’s Medicaid system.  While the headlines have largely […]

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Gifting and Medicaid: How Far Back Does Ohio Really Look?

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When planning for long-term care and Medicaid eligibility in Ohio, one common question we hear is: “Can I just give my assets to my kids to qualify?” The answer isn’t quite that simple, and it centers around an important rule known as the Medicaid 5-year lookback period. READ MORE: Medicaid: The Basic Planning Techniques When you apply for

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Federal Government Shake-Up – How is Medicaid Affected?

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Note: We will be following these changes closely and will try to update our blogs accordingly as these changes come to head.  A recent Energy & Commerce Committee Health report outlines a series of proposed changes to the Medicaid program aimed at reducing federal spending, many of which are part of broader budget negotiations in

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Medicaid Eligibility: Part Two – Financial Need

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Last week, we discussed Medicaid’s medical need eligibility requirement and learned that it’s…. complex.  Arguably, the financial eligibility standards for Medicaid are facially less complex; however, the potential for planning avenues down these two paths can often lead to much more complexity.  So, what exactly are the two financial requirements to qualify for Medicaid?  READ

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Medicaid Eligibility: Part One – Medical Need

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Last week, we discussed a high-level overview of long-term care.  To summarize, long-term care is the process of preparing for and managing financial, emotional, and logistical challenges associated with aging, disability, or chronic illness.  Long-term care is generally paid for either privately, through long-term care insurance, or by state-funded Medicaid.    READ MORE: The Basics of

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