Author: Denise M. Mariani
New Jersey Intends to Suspend Two South Jersey Nursing Homes from Medicaid
Posted in Nursing Home, Nursing Home Fraud
The New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) Medicaid Fraud Unit has moved to suspend two South Jersey nursing homes from New Jersey Medicaid, citing poor conditions at the facilities and evidence that their owners defrauded New York’s Medicaid program. The suspension is scheduled to begin on May 25…. Continue reading
Don’t Get Tricked into Hospice Care
Posted in Levels of Care
As an attorney who focuses on holding long-term care facilities accountable for negligent care and abuse of the sick and elderly, I often represent clients who were placed on palliative care, or hospice services. These cases often involve the failure of the skilled nursing facility to provide adequate care to… Continue reading
HHS and CFPB Work Together to Address Noncompliant Nursing Home Debt Collection Practices
Posted in Nursing Home Information
Through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has doubled down on its efforts to protect nursing home residents and caregivers from illegal debt collection practices. In response to concerns that some facilities are implementing illegal methods of guaranteeing payment… Continue reading
How Are You Listed on Your Automobile Insurance Policy: Named Insured vs. Authorized Driver
Posted in Injury Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents
I cannot stress enough the importance of knowing your listed “status” on your auto insurance policy. Are you a “named insured” or are you listed as an “authorized driver”. Continue reading