How Do Stimulus Checks Affect Public Benefits?
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA Stimulus Payments U.S. residents who have an adjusted gross income (AGI) of up to $99,000 for individuals, $112,500 for head of household filers, and $150,000 for married couples filing joint returns are eligible for stimulus checks from the federal government, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents are also eligible…
My Client Received A Personal Injury Settlement, He Is On Medicaid, Does He Need A Special Needs Trust? – Begley Report
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA GENERAL An extremely important source of funding for medical needs for persons with disabilities is Medicaid. When a person is receiving Medicaid, the first question is whether a Special Needs Trust (SNT) is required. There are a number of pathways to Medicaid. If the individual’s Medicaid is means-tested, then an SNT…
Medicaid Applications: Why It Makes Sense To Use A Lawyer – Begley Report
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA INTRODUCTION Medicaid applications are complex and extremely labor-intensive. They require an enormous amount of time to collect and verify all of the necessary data that must accompany the application. If an application is delayed for even one month because there is incomplete or incorrect information, the applicant has to pay…
Managed Long-Term Services and Supports – Begley Report
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA As of July 1, 2014, what was formerly known as Global Options for Long-Term Care (GO) is now known as Managed Long-Term Services and Supports. (MLTSS). Individuals previously receiving benefits under AIDS Community Care Alternatives Program (ACCAP), Community Resources for People with Disabilities (CRPD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)…