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Housing - Residential Facilities and Voting Rights

Although the right to vote is fundamental in the United States, state law governs the manner in which this right is exercised. Although almost one-half of the states have passed laws addressing the voting rights of those living in residential...

Part A - Home Health Care and Confinement

Medicare Part A will cover many of the costs associated with home health care if the care is both medically reasonable and necessary. If the patient is not entitled to Part A coverage, Part B may provide coverage.

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Employment - Veterans -Employee Redress and Appeals for Federal Government Employment Actions

Veterans who are federal government employees have certain rights of appeal and redress when they are aggrieved by governmental actions. The avenues available to them, however, depend upon the type of governmental action involved, such as...

Readmission into a Nursing Home Facility

A nursing home resident may need to leave the facility for any number of reasons such as hospitalization, family visits, or other types of therapeutic leave. Nursing homes have policies governing bed reservations or "bed holds" in the event that...

QUALIFYING FOR NURSING HOME MEDICAID BENEFITS

PENALTIES FOR TRANSFER OF ASSETS INTO A TRUST

Medicaid pays most of the costs of nursing home care for needy persons. Eligibility to receive Medicaid benefits is based on federal and state guidelines governing...