Three different nursing home groups have sued the Division of Medicaid over cuts to the program's reimbursement rate.  The governor claims that the cuts are necessary because the state budget is in a deficit.  However, the cuts will have a significant impact on nursing homes' ability to stay open because almost all nursing home residents […]

The following was reported in the NAELA news: A former Murrieta (CA) funeral director accused of targeting the elderly in a pre-paid funeral scam was convicted today of grand theft and financial elder abuse, authorities said.  Lee Ann Wyskiver, 58, faces up to six years in prison at her sentencing scheduled for April 30, said […]

Prior to filing an application for Medicaid, my client, Jo Carol Alford, filed a petition in Chancery Court to increase the CSRA and the MMMNA pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1396r-5. Her husband suffered from multiple sclerosis, and residency in a nursing home would have been  immanent had he lived.  The uncontroverted evidence at the […]

The Mississippi Supreme Court recently issued an opinion emphasizing the importance of strict adherence to legal formalities when executing wills. In the case of In re: Griffith, the court upheld a trial court's strike of the will as invalid because the 2 witnesses to the document testified at trial that they did not realize he […]

The Mississippi Supreme Court recently issued an opinion emphasizing the importance of strict adherence to legal formalities when executing wills. In the case of In re: Griffith, the court upheld a trial court's strike of the will as invalid because the 2 witnesses to the document testified at trial that they did not realize he […]

Because Medicaid is a Federal-State program, for which Mississippi receives about 80% of its funding from the federal government, it must get approval for any changes to the program from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS). Severe cuts drastic as 20% were announced a couple of weeks ago, for the final 3 months […]

It should come as no surprise that Mississippi, the poorest state in the union, also has the fewest millionaires in the country.  See recent report on the top and bottom ten states here.  Excerpt from report is below: The Fewest Millionaires: Mississippi If you’re ever in Mississippi, hide your fat wallet or you might make […]

A new report by the Direct Care Alliance ranks Mississippi below average on benefits available to Medicaid recipients. 

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 […]