Social Media Ideas for Medicaid Planning

For National Elder Law Month, Christine Barone, Certified Elder Law Attorney and Principal in Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.’...

The Illinois Medicaid numbers may be more than you think and so are your options. Think you or your parents have too many assets to qualify for Medicaid in 2026? In Illinois, the l...

Medicaid Program Integrity on the Agenda

Elder Law Attorneys Warn of Estate Planning Mistakes That Trigger Medicaid Penalties — Avoid These 5 Errors

Long-term care costs are becoming one of the biggest financial fears facing older Americans. A private nursing home room can easily exceed $100,000 per year...

Medicaid Myths Uncovered: What Families Need to Know

Get informed about the Medicaid eligibility criteria and rules that can affect families planning for long-term care options. The post Medicaid Myths Uncovered: What Families Need t...

Vincent Russo on CFN Live: Medicaid Myths Uncovered

In this segment, Vincent J. Russo breaks down Medicaid Transfer Penalty and Lookback Rules in a clear, practical way — and why planning ahead matters. You don't want to miss this e...

6 Key Medicaid Eligibility Updates Every Caregiver Should Review Before May 31

Around 1 in 4 adults in the United States wind up acting as family or unpaid caregivers for a loved one. And if you are...

Can Prepaying Funeral Costs Affect Medicaid’s 5-Year Lookback in Illinois? | O'Flaherty Law

Learn how prepaid funeral costs may affect Medicaid’s 5-year lookback in Illinois, including exemptions, penalties, and contract requirements. | O’Flaherty Law – Learn About Law Le...

Action Plan: Autism Therapy When Medicaid Stops

Disruptions in autism therapy are stressful, especially when your child depends on routine and consistent support. If your child’s applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider is no lo...

Medicaid managed care: An Explainer

A paper by Mark Shepard and Jacob Wallace (2026) has a great overview of the Medicaid managed care program. The first question one may have is, how does Medicaid managed care diffe...

Medicaid Takes Center Stage in DOJ’s 2026 Health Care Fraud Takedown

The Justice Department’s (DOJ) 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown will understandably be read by many health care organizations as another Medicare fraud announcement. The he...

Medicaid Fraud Control

Medicaid is a joint federal and state government health insurance program that helps provide medical coverage for people with low incomes and limited resources. Medicaid is basical...

The Trump Administration Is Ramping Up Medicaid Fraud Enforcement Efforts

What Happened: The Trump administration has stepped up its Medicaid fraud enforcement efforts, as demonstrated through a variety of agency actions taken over the past few months. W...

What Do the Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements Mean for Medicaid Managed Care and Provider Operations?

On June 3, 2026, CMS issued an Interim Final Rule titled “Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals” (Interim Final Rule) establishing federal para...

Modernizing Program Integrity in Medicaid Self-Directed Care

States must rethink how program integrity is designed and delivered by focusing on four key priorities that enable oversight to scale alongside these programs. The post Modernizing...

States gird for new Medicaid ‘medically frail’ rule

State Medicaid agencies are concerned that many sick and disabled enrollees will lose their coverage because the Trump administration is narrowing the definition of who is “medical...

DOJ’s 2026 Health Care Fraud Takedown Signals Heightened Medicaid Scrutiny and Data-Driven Enforcement

CMS Proposes Caps on Medicaid State Directed Payments and Fee for Service Supplemental Payments, Further Cutting Federal...

Congress Returns, Medicaid Rules Loom [Podcast]

Accountability Is Key to Medicaid's Home Care Future

As Medicaid scrutiny grows, stronger oversight and modern infrastructure can protect taxpayer dollars while preserving care at home.

States gird for new Medicaid ‘medically frail’ rule

State Medicaid agencies are concerned that many sick and disabled enrollees will lose their coverage because the Trump administration is narrowing the definition of who is “medical...

Hospice Medicare Suspension or Medicaid Suspension? Your Seven Next Steps

Home equity cap tied to Medicaid eligibility is set to change

New Medicaid rule will cap home equity at $1 million for long-term care eligibility beginning in 2028, potentially affecting senior homeowners.

Three powerful forces are draining family wealth — and your estate plan is completely unprepared

From Medicaid cuts to an IRA tax trap, here are the real threats to your family’s inheritance and what to do about them.

Lights, Camera, Action: Is D.C. Setting the Stage for a Sequel to Medicaid Changes?