As a result of a proposed settlement agreement reached in litigation, there appears to be clarification of the “improvement standard” as a prerequisite to a nursing home resident continuing to receive Medicare skilled nursing home benefits. Once implemented, this will enable nursing home residents who have been discharged from a hospital and told that they […]
Mark Heffner Delivers Session on Rhode Island Medicaid
Mark Heffner recently gave a continuing legal education session on Medicaid through the Rhode Island Bar Association, along with Jacqueline Kelley of the Office of Health and Human Services. In the October 16th session, Medicaid 202 – Beyond the Basics, Mr. Heffner advised attorneys on how to best counsel clients seeking or having previously secured […]
Mark Heffner Presents Life Continuum Planning Session
Mark Heffner recently gave a presentation entitled “Planning for the Life Continuum” to the Rhode Island Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Mark’s presentation focused on legal issues of particular concern for those with Multiple Sclerosis and their families, including planning for incapacity through the use of Durable Powers of Attorney and effective Medicaid […]