Significant cuts to Mississippi Medicaid providers are expected to be announced soon.  Some of the cuts are likely to be as deep as 20%, if approved by the Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services.  Story here.  On the brighter side, Mississippi is expected to receive $1.4 million in matching federal funds for compliance with the electronic health […]

When planning for end of life issues, such as a Living Will or Advanced Healthcare Directive, this story from ABC reminds of another detail that should not be forgotten – pacemakers that may automatically serve as a defibrillator and revive a stopped heart.  Those with such devices should consult with their physicians about the proper […]

A recent NY Times article offers some very good advice about selecting a good nursing home or assisted living facility.  Our complementary Guide to Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities is also a very good resource for finding and evaluating facilities. 

I received a sad, and I am afraid, all to common call yesterday from a gentleman who's father was in a nursing home and had spent all of his available funds, and was now being evicted from the nursing home.  Upon further inquiry, I learned that this father previously had a nest egg of $200,000 […]

I received a sad, and I am afraid, all to common call yesterday from a gentleman who's father was in a nursing home and had spent all of his available funds, and was now being evicted from the nursing home.  Upon further inquiry, I learned that this father previously had a nest egg of $200,000 […]

An article in the most recent AARP magazine gives the impression that the only option that many seniors have for qualifying for Medicaid and protecting some assets is to get a divorce.  While divorce is certainly one planning option, it is only one of many, and almost always the last resort.  After a couple has […]

Controversy has erupted in a California retirement community over a marijuana gardening club.  I never thought I would see the day. 

A recent article points out the efforts that Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann has made against funeral homes selling pre-need plans. Mr. Hosemann is to be applauded.  Far too often, these plans are under-funded and the funds or service provider are nowhere to be found when the time for final arrangements are finally needed.  […]

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI (BNO NEWS) — A Fayette, Mississippi woman was arrested and charged on one count of felonious Medicaid Fraud, prosecutors announced on Thursday. Kristina Stampley, 28, turned herself into investigators with the Medicaid Fraud Unit of the Attorney General’s Office. The indictment alleges that, while working as a case manager at Southwest Mississippi Mental […]

A proposal is now before the Mississippi legislature to tax sodas in order to combat obesity in the fattest state in the nation, and as a way to provide additional funding for Medicaid. As I sit here sipping my caramel latte, I wonder exactly how this will work.  Will regular Coke be taxed, but Diet […]