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Monthly Archive for: "April, 2018"
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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted April 30, 2018

What Assets Are Not Counted When Applying for SSI?

To be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), an applicant can have no more than $2,000 in assets.  However, not all assets count towards the $2,000 limit.

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted April 27, 2018

New Rules for Appeals of Private Disability Insurance Claims Go Into Effect

Under new Department of Labor regulations that go into effect April 2, workers filing for private disability benefits should have a more transparent and fairer appeals process.

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted April 27, 2018

Texas Father Wins Guardianship of Autistic Daughter Despite Giving Her Illegal Marijuana

Guardianship hearings are typically little more than a formality for parents of children with special needs who cannot live independently once they reach age 18.  But this was not the [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted April 19, 2018

Managing Medical Bills and Insurance Paperwork: 7 Tips for Maximizing Reimbursement

The president of a medical bill management firm offers helpful hints on managing medical bills and health insurance claims paperwork.

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted April 16, 2018

Are Medicare Advantage Plans Steering Enrollees to Lower-Quality Nursing Homes?

A new study has found that people enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan were more likely to enter a lower quality nursing home than were people in traditional Medicare.

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted April 11, 2018

How to Appeal a Medicare Prescription Drug Denial

If your Medicare drug plan denies coverage for a drug you need, you don't have to simply accept it. There are several steps you [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted April 10, 2018

States Increasingly Looking to Managed Care for Long-Term Care Services

More state Medicaid agencies are shifting to managed care models to provide long-term care services, sparking a backlash from disability and elder rights advocates, particularly in Iowa [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted April 4, 2018

Long-Term Care Insurance Policyholder Wins Suit Against Company for Raising Premiums

A long-term care policyholder has successfully sued her insurance company for breach of contract after the company raised her [...]

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