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How to Qualify for Medicaid in 2024 Even If You Exceed Income Limits: The Power of Pooled Income Trusts for Seniors and Disabled Individuals in New York https://lnkd.in/eF2SgfZi

Missed our recent webinar on Medicaid Planning for an Individual with Non-IRA Funds? 🎥 No worries—catch up here: Watch Now on Youtube! (Link below!) Learn essential strategies to protect your assets and plan for long-term care. 💼💡 Stay tuned—our next webinar will be announced soon! 👀 https://lnkd.in/eD8M2QDF MedicaidPlanning #AssetProtection #medicaidannuity #medicaidplanning

I've dedicated the majority of my career to working with families in need of long-term care support, and I am unequivocally voting NO on I-2124, the initiative essentially aiming to repeal the WA Cares Fund—a universal long-term care benefit for residents of Washington state. Here’s why: The cost of long-term care is escalating at an alarming rate. Most families cannot sustain these expenses for an extended period, eventually turning to Medicaid. Unfortunately, care options under Medicaid are severely limited, often compromising the quality of life for those in need. The WA Cares Fund is a vital safety net, enabling individuals to receive necessary care in their preferred setting, including at home. By supporting this program, we can delay the transition to Medicaid funding, which in turn is projected to save Washington state a staggering $3.9 billion in Medicaid costs by 2052. Opponents of the WA Cares Fund label it a "scam," but this is a gross mischaracterization. This program represents a compassionate and pragmatic approach to addressing the long-term care crisis, ensuring that all residents have access to the support they deserve without the immediate pressure of Medicaid dependency. Voting NO on I-2124 is a vote for the dignity, independence, and well-being of our most vulnerable populations. Let's protect this crucial program and stand up for those who need it most. No On I-2124 (Washington)

The safety-net hospitals can further strengthen and extend their services,while continuing their current effort/services to patient, by focusing on revenue integrity (Payment Integrity)of the 340B drug claims paid by the payers(Insurance). Because it’s from here(Insurance payment’s), where most of the marginal money(Manufacturers price vs Payer contracted price) is being generated to hospitals. So having a eagle eye on the 340B drugs claims payments received from Top 5-10 payers of the safety-net hospital by performing payment integrity Audit is a must, to ensure healthy revenue from 340B drugs, which forms crux of the program.

Since the State of Ohio expanded Medicaid eligibility in 2014, Franklin County hospitals have seen a 93.1% increase in total uncompensated care, which is the sum of free care provided to the uninsured and shortfalls in reimbursement from the Medicaid program. While the amount of charity care has decreased by 20% since 2014, Franklin County hospitals have seen a 127% increase in Medicaid shortfalls. While hospitals have incurred greater losses as a result of the expansion of Medicaid, the community as a whole has benefited from an increase in preventive screenings and the early diagnosis and treatment of chronic health conditions and diseases. The result: our community’s most vulnerable residents have access to preventable health care, improved health outcomes, and more financial security. Learn more about the hospitals’ collaborative work and read the full report here: https://loom.ly/k4vleOs Mount Carmel Health System Nationwide Children's Hospital OhioHealth The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center #CentralOhioHospitalCouncil #COHC #BetterTogether #CommunityHealthImprovement #ImprovingPatientCare #FranklinCountyHospitalSystems #CommunityBenefitReport

Since the State of Ohio expanded Medicaid eligibility in 2014, Franklin County hospitals have seen a 93.1% increase in total uncompensated care, which is the sum of free care provided to the uninsured and shortfalls in reimbursement from the Medicaid program. While the amount of charity care has decreased by 20% since 2014, Franklin County hospitals have seen a 127% increase in Medicaid shortfalls. While hospitals have incurred greater losses as a result of the expansion of Medicaid, the community as a whole has benefited from an increase in preventive screenings and the early diagnosis and treatment of chronic health conditions and diseases. The result: our community’s most vulnerable residents have access to preventable health care, improved health outcomes, and more financial security. Learn more about the hospitals’ collaborative work and read the full report here: https://loom.ly/k4vleOs Mount Carmel Health System Nationwide Children's Hospital OhioHealth The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center #CentralOhioHospitalCouncil #COHC #BetterTogether #CommunityHealthImprovement #ImprovingPatientCare #FranklinCountyHospitalSystems #CommunityBenefitReport

Did you know that Medicaid, which covers the cost of care for our most vulnerable populations, only pays about 87 cents for every dollar of hospital care provided? The Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program provides funding to hospitals that care for a high number of Medicaid patients to help fill that gap. But an $8 billion cut will go into effect Jan. 1, 2025, unless Congress provides relief. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3AwXSe4

The Community Spouse Resource Allowance (CSRA) is a provision in Medicaid planning that allows a married couple to preserve a portion of their assets while still qualifying for Medicaid benefits. When one spouse requires long-term care, the other spouse (the community spouse) can retain a certain amount of assets without affecting Medicaid eligibility. The CSRA ensures that the community spouse has sufficient resources to maintain their quality of life. The benefits include: - Preserving a portion of joint assets - Ensuring financial security for the community spouse - Allowing for a higher level of independence - Reducing the risk of financial depletion By understanding the CSRA, couples can plan effectively for long-term care needs while protecting their assets and maintaining their financial well-being. Would you like to know more? Send your questions to: https://lnkd.in/gzHH2d6x

❤️ Cherish Your Family's Future with Medicaid Planning ❤️ In the spirit of Love Your Legacy Month, take a heartfelt step towards securing your family's well-being. Medicaid planning is not just about navigating financial complexities; it's about ensuring your loved ones have access to the care they need, when they need it. Show your love through thoughtful preparation. #MedicaidPlanning #ProtectYourLovedOnes #LoveYourLegacy ➡️ Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eix63kGu

New York State is last in the nation for utilization of hospice services. Let that sink in. There are a million reasons why this is true and educating the public on exactly what hospice is and isn’t remains more important than ever. There is so much sketchy or inaccurate information out there and as we educate lawmakers – we are learning that some think that the way to fix access is to add more hospices. This could not be further from the truth. So let me be clear – adding MORE hospices will not fix the problem. Hospice care is best delivered in the community setting by non-profits who exist to serve their own communities. Adding more hospices may sound like a good idea on the surface – but opening the floodgates will encourage more for-profit hospices in NY and the result will almost certainly be lower-quality services in exchange for cost avoidance strategies. That is exactly why states like California and Arizona are under the microscope. NY hospices have the capacity to accept more patients – but so much more work needs to be done to educate the public on eligibility and services provided. Fraud and abuse have no place in end-of-life care. Thankfully, Medicare is cracking down on the bad actors. Vulnerable patients expect the best from us. Hospice’s publicly reported quality scores can be found at Care Compare at http://Medicare.gov #hospice #qualitymatters