by Laurie Ohall | Jan 30, 2013 | Elder Law, Medicaid
Medicaid and Qualified Income Trusts in Florida Applying for Medicaid benefits to pay for nursing home care in Florida can be a confusing process. The person applying must meet certain asset and income limits. For example, you may not have more than $2,000 in assets...
by Laurie Ohall | Dec 12, 2012 | Elder Law, Florida Laws, Medicaid
The Florida Senate has created a web page for people to give their views and get more information on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The page was made public on December 10th and can be visited at http://www.flsenate.gov/topics/ppaca. The page allows...
by Laurie Ohall | May 16, 2012 | Elder Law, Florida Laws, Medicaid
The current Florida Medicaid system is definitely in need of repair. Â Is this an appropriate way to fix the problem? Â Agency officials have given their plans. What’s your take? Article From the News-Press |Â 8:06 PM, May. 8, 2012Â Florida Medicaid officials have...
by Laurie Ohall | Mar 15, 2012 | Florida Laws, Medicaid
By Ashley Lopez | 03.14.12 | 2:42 pm Months after the state of Florida submitted its plans to privatize most of its Medicaid program, the federal government is still asking the state to explain the feasibility of those plans. The News Service of Florida is reporting...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 10, 2012 | Florida Laws, Medicaid, VA (Veteran's Affairs)
I had the privilege of visiting MacDill Air Force Base last month and had the opportunity to tour the base. At the end of the tour, we were treated to drinks at a restaurant on base. The restaurant is near an RV park which is on MacDill property and which the AFB...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 1, 2012 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid
Medicaid provides Medical coverage to low income individuals and families. The state and federal government share the costs of the Medicaid program. Medicaid services in Florida are administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration. Medicaid eligibility in...
