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Don’t Ignore Your Mail – Unwinding of Medicaid Continuous Coverage Requirement Starts  April 1, 2023

Medicaid News: The Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration that was put in place by the federal government in March 2020  in response to the Covid-19 pandemic established special rules for states regarding Medicaid benefits.  During the PHE, states were able to use additional money from the federal government for health care programs like Medicaid if…

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ASSET PROTECTION STRATEGIES: HOW TO PROTECT YOUR ASSETS FROM CLAIMS OF CREDITORS

By:  Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA There are a number of strategies that are used to protect assets from creditors.  Some of them work, some of them do not.  Some work with limitations.  In considering asset protection strategies the Uniform Voidable Transaction Act (formerly known as the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act) must be considered. …

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What Is An Able Account And How Can It Help Protect Your SSI Check? – Begley Report

by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA An ABLE account is a new device available to the disability community that allows a disabled individual to have a limited bank account without risking eligibility for their means-tested public benefits.  ABLE accounts can receive $17,000 per year from all sources and are capped at the maximum account…

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PLANNING FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AFTER WE ARE GONE – Begley Report

By:  Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA Planning for children with special needs is extremely important, and often completely overlooked or done haphazardly.  The problem is many of our children with disabilities will be unable to take care of themselves after we are gone.  As long as we are living, we will do everything necessary to…

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