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Many Still Unaware that Medicaid Coverage is Now Available for Chronic Conditions
If you are a Medicare beneficiary receiving skilled care for a chronic condition, you no longer have to show improvement in order to have the care covered, but your provider…
3 Little-Known Strategies to Maximize Social Security Benefits
While collecting Social Security benefits may seem straightforward- there are actually several strategies for collecting benefits — especially if you are married — that can increase your retirement benefits. There…
Lawsuit Alleges Assisted Living Facilities Discriminate Against Wheelchair Users
A lawsuit in New York state highlights an issue with some assisted living facilities: No wheelchairs allowed. The lawsuit claims that state regulations and facility policies discriminate against residents and…
22 Attorneys Named to Virginia Business Magazine’s 2019 “Legal Elite”
Virginia Business Magazine released their 20th annual list of “Legal Elite” today, and we are pleased to announce that 22 ThompsonMcMullan attorneys were recognized on the list. Begun in 2000…
Legal Defense in DMAS Home Health Audits
What would we do without home health care providers? They keep “grandma” out of the nursing home by providing 24/7 assistance with the activities of daily living. They care for…
SCOVA Watch: Does Virginia’s spousal support termination statute encompass cohabitation of same-sex couples?
[Note: SCOVA Watch will be a recurring series of posts highlighting select petitions for appeal granted by the Supreme Court of Virginia that may interest practitioners] On November 10, 2015,…
ThompsonMcMullan Adds Two Shareholders to the Firm
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA (January 28, 2019) ThompsonMcMullan is pleased to announce that Rebecca C. Bowen and Michael G. Matheson have been elected Shareholders of the firm. Rebecca Bowen practices in the…
Lack of a Will Could Mean Chaos for Prince’s Estate
The famed recording artist Prince died leaving an unknown fortune and possibly no will or estate plan to dictate what to do with that fortune. Prince’s sister- Tyka Nelson- told…
HUD Makes Reverse Mortgages a Little Less Attractive
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced changes to the federal reverse mortgage program. Citing the need to put the program on better financial footing- HUD will…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15th marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), a day dedicated to providing a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons and adults with disabilities. First recognized…