Let’s Eliminate the MassHealth Asset Limit Entirely
Harry S. Margolis
MassHealth should follow the example of California in eliminating the asset limitation for MassHealth eligibility.
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MassHealth should follow the example of California in eliminating the asset limitation for MassHealth eligibility.
We are not ready for the long-term care crisis coming to the United States and Massachusetts in 10 years.
According to a report of the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care, nursing home companies use payments to related parties to conceal their profitability.
MassHealth has many programs available to help seniors stay at home with services and supports instead of being forced to move to a skilled nursing facility for support. This is typically what our seniors prefer and bonus, it also costs the Commonwealth of Massachusetts a lot less money to pay for care at home than for care in a skilled nursing facility.
In Dermody v. Health and Human Services, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decides MassHealth is entitled to payment from community spouse annuities for benefits paid on behalf of nursing home spouses.
MassHealth’s notice of lien gave notice to daughter that deed to her by mother left out part of the property. MassHealth removed its lien after evidence of the mistake was presented, including a scrivener’s affidavit.
Simmons v. Baker lawsuit alleges failure of Massachusetts to provide necessary supports for people with disabilities and mental illness to move from nursing homes to the community violates the Americans with Disabilities and Medicaid Acts.
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