Income Only Trusts

March 25, 2021

Have you ever wondered why an Income Only Trust (aka Qualified Income Trust) is needed in some states and not others?

When qualifying for Long Term Care Medicaid, an applicant’s income must not be above the federally determined level. Many …

Income Verification Challenges-OPM

February 19, 2021

The United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is an independent agency of the United States Federal Government that manages the US civilian service retirement benefits.

It is important to note that Federal employees did not pay Social Security taxes

Timing is important when applying for Medicaid

August 28, 2020

Did you know that regardless of what part of the month you apply for Medicaid (ALTCS in Arizona), even if the application went in on the 31st of the month, IF the applicant was determined eligible in that month, the …

SSI-Supplemental Security Income

August 28, 2020

If an applicant applies for Social Security and does not have sufficient work credits, but meets all the other criteria, they receive a “Welfare Payment” of approximately $783 per month. This is called SSI – Supplemental Security Income.
Regardless of

Urban Institute Study

April 8, 2020

Examining the Effects of Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waivers of Retroactive Eligibility – State of Arizona

Despite the longstanding and singular role played by the retroactive eligibility policy in the Medicaid program, little is known about how waivers of this …

LOST REVENUE?

April 7, 2020

Before the Arizona Prior Quarter Coverage Elimination waiver, it was often a saving grace to have the three months prior to the ALTCS application covered. Have you noticed any negative impacts on your revenue due to the lack of these …

Medicare Pending Meeting

April 7, 2020

Yes…it’s the dreaded “One more meeting”. But, we know that this 15 minutes per week meeting will positively affect your bottom line.

The Medicaid-pending/follow-up meeting is imperative to your bottom line and avoiding avoidable revenue loss. It’s no secret that …

Social Security Online

March 8, 2018

Applying for Social Security is now easier than ever. Click here to read about the online process.…