Elder Law means focusing on legal matters predominantly affecting older adults and people with disabilities. This practice area is wide-ranging, addressing a myriad of legal, financial, and health-related issues that become more prevalent or unique as people age. Elder Law encompasses healthcare and long-term care planning, guardianship, retirement, Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid eligibility, estate planning, financial planning, and elder abuse, among other concerns. An attorney in this field serves as advocates for the elderly and their families, offering guidance through the complex web of healthcare regulations, public benefits, and estate and financial planning. They help with preparing advance health care directives, managing and securing property and financial assets, navigating government services and funding, and representing clients in legal matters such as guardianship appointments and disputes related to the rights of older persons. These include estate planning, Medicaid planning, and guardianship cases. They provide tailored advice to meet the unique needs of aging individuals, ensuring their clients’ rights and dignity are protected in various stages of later life. The role of an Elder Law attorney is critical in helping aging adults and their families prepare for and address the legal challenges associated with aging, including planning for incapacity and end-of-life care decisions.
This article is a section taken from Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP), a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. MHCP Data Privacy Applications and other forms collect sensitive information on an individual that is needed to determine eligibility. Individuals can be harmed by the reckless disclosure of…
This article is a section taken from Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP), a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. Authorized Representative Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) applicants and enrollees may designate an authorized representative at the time of application or at any other time. An authorized representative…
This article is a section taken from Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP), a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. Rights All Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) applicants and enrollees have rights under various laws. Application forms, notices, and brochures include information on rights. Topics covered in this…
This article is a section taken from Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP), a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. Appeals Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) applicants and enrollees have the right to appeal different types of decisions. This policy is about appealing MHCP eligibility decisions. This includes…
This article is a section taken from Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP), a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Healthcare Program Eligibility Policy Manual. Program Overviews Several programs provide Minnesota families and individuals affordable health coverage. Programs include public health care programs and help buying private health insurance. Minnesota Health Care Programs…
This article is a section taken from Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP), a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. Health Care Delivery Minnesota Health Care Program (MHCP) enrollees must follow guidelines for receiving medically necessary services. Managed Care Most MHCP enrollees receive services from a managed care…
Inconsistent Information The county, tribal or state servicing agency must verify inconsistent information when the information provided by the applicant or enrollee is inconsistent with: Other information the agency has The applicant or enrollee’s own statements Information collected for purposes of a case review, audit, fraud investigation or overpayment analysis Information obtained from electronic sources…
This article is a section taken from Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP), a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. Temporary Absence Temporary absence refers to circumstances where one or more household members are absent from a household they share with others, but the absent members remain part…
This article is a section taken from Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP), a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. Mandatory Verifications Each Minnesota Health Care Program (MHCP) has specific verification requirements. Refer to the specific program sections for detailed information about mandatory verifications. Electronic verification sources are…
Financial Eligibility This subchapter provides policy about financial eligibility. This includes eligibility factors that involve a person’s income. There are no asset requirements for MinnesotaCare. This subchapter includes policies that apply to MinnesotaCare. This subchapter covers: MinnesotaCare Household Composition and Family Size MinnesotaCare Income Limit MinnesotaCare Income Methodology MinnesotaCare Income Verification CREDIT: The content of…
This article is a section taken from MA for Long-Term Care Services (MA-LTC) a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. Eligibility Requirements This subchapter provides general policy information that applies to Medical Assistance for Long-Term Care Services (MA-LTC). LTC Eligibility Factors People requesting MA-LTC must meet all…
This article is a section taken from MA for Long-Term Care Services (MA-LTC) a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. Long-Term Care Consultation People requesting Medical Assistance for Long-Term Care Services (MA-LTC) must meet the level of care requirements in order for MA to pay for LTC services….
This article is a section taken from Medical Assistance (MA) a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. MA for People Receiving Services at the Center for Victims of Torture (MA-CVT) Bases Of Eligibility Minnesota provides Medical Assistance (MA) to certain groups of people as allowed under law. These…
This article is a section taken from Medical Assistance (MA) a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. MA for People Receiving Services at the Center for Victims of Torture (MA-CVT) Financial Eligibility This page provides financial eligibility policy for Medical Assistance for people receiving services at the Center…
This article is a section taken from Medical Assistance (MA) a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. MA for People Receiving Services at the Center for Victims of Torture (MA-CVT) Health Care Delivery Medical Assistance for people who receive services at the Center for Victims of Torture (MA-CVT) enrollees…
This article is a section taken from Medical Assistance (MA) a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. MA for People Receiving Services at the Center for Victims of Torture (MA-CVT) Renewals Enrollees in Medical Assistance for people receiving services from the Center for Victims of Torture (MA-CVT) must have…
This article is a section taken from Medical Assistance (MA) a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. Medical Assistance for women with Breast or Cervical Cancer (MA-BC) Basis of Eligibility The basis of eligibility for Medical Assistance for women with Breast or Cervical Cancer (MA-BC) requires the…
This article is a section taken from Medical Assistance (MA) a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. Medical Assistance Breast or Cervical Cancer (MA-BC) Health Care Delivery Medical Assistance Breast or Cervical Cancer (MA-BC) enrollees must follow guidelines for receiving medically necessary services. MA-BC medical services are…
This article is a section taken from Medical Assistance (MA) a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. Medical Assistance for women with Breast or Cervical Cancer (MA-BC) Renewals Enrollees in Medical Assistance for women with Breast or Cervical Cancer (MA-BC) must have eligibility renewed every 12 months. Renewing…
This article is a section taken from Medical Assistance (MA) a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. Program for People Living in Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMD) Cost Effective Insurance People who would be eligible for a Medicare Savings Program (MSP) if they did not reside in an Institution…
This article is a section taken from Medical Assistance (MA) a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. Program for People Living in Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMD) Health Care Delivery Program IM enrollees must follow guidelines for receiving medically necessary services. Fee for Service People already residing in…
This article is a section taken from Medical Assistance (MA) a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. Program for People Living in Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMD) Leave Days People on Program IM who are on a conditional release or convalescent leave from an Institution for Mental Diseases…
This article is a section taken from MA for Long-Term Care Services (MA-LTC) a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. Uncompensated Transfers The transfer of an asset or income without adequate compensation, known as an uncompensated transfer, may result in a period of ineligibility for Medical Assistance for…
This article is a section taken from MA for Long-Term Care Services (MA-LTC) a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. Lookback Period and Transfer Date The lookback period is a specific period of time before the date a person requests Medical Assistance for Long-Term Care Services (MA-LTC) and…
This article is a section taken from MA for People Who Are Age 65 or Older or People Who Are Blind or Have a Disability (MA-ABD), a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. Continuing Care Retirement Community Entrance Fee A continuing care retirement community (CCRC) entrance fee…
This article is a section taken from MA for People Who Are Age 65 or Older or People Who Are Blind or Have a Disability (MA-ABD), a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. MA-ABD Household Goods and Personal Effects Household goods and personal effects are types of…
This article is a section taken from MA for People Who Are Age 65 or Older or People Who Are Blind or Have a Disability (MA-ABD), a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. Excluded Income Some types of income are excluded when calculating a person’s income for…
This article is a section taken from MA for People Who Are Age 65 or Older or People Who Are Blind or Have a Disability (MA-ABD), a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. Disregards and Deductions Disregards and deductions reduce the household income of a person under…
This article is a section taken from MA for People Who Are Age 65 or Older or People Who Are Blind or Have a Disability (MA-ABD), a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. Medical Assistance for People Who Are Age 65 or Older and People Who Are…
This article is a section taken from MA for People Who Are Age 65 or Older or People Who Are Blind or Have a Disability (MA-ABD), a part of the revisions and additions to the Minnesota Health Care Program Eligibility Policy Manual. Countable Income This policy provides information on types of income that must be counted…
