By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: HHS Issues Critical Medicaid Policy Guidance for LGBT Beneficiaries
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > Policy & Law > HHS Issues Critical Medicaid Policy Guidance for LGBT Beneficiaries
Policy & Law

HHS Issues Critical Medicaid Policy Guidance for LGBT Beneficiaries

MichaelDouglas1
MichaelDouglas1
Share
2 Min Read
SHARE

President Obama has issued policy guidance on the extension of healthcare benefits under Medicaid for gay couples.

Under the new guidance, dated June 10, states have the option to allow healthy partners in a same-sex relationship to keep their homes while their partners are receiving support for long-term care under Medicaid, such as care in a nursing home.

President Obama has issued policy guidance on the extension of healthcare benefits under Medicaid for gay couples.

Under the new guidance, dated June 10, states have the option to allow healthy partners in a same-sex relationship to keep their homes while their partners are receiving support for long-term care under Medicaid, such as care in a nursing home.

This is significant, because, as the article states, states have the ability to seize property to pay for overdue medical charges once a beneficiary’s ability to pay is exhausted. The presence of a spouse in a married relationship living on that property would prevent liens and seizures from taking place, allowing Medicaid benefits to kick in. The same-sex partner living in the home would abort any power the state would have in realizing payments under those alternative conditions for beneficiaries receiving long term care services.

Related posts:

  1. Study: Mentally Ill Medicaid Beneficiaries Faced Worse Clinical Outcomes Because of Medication Practices Access to quality patient care for the un- and underinsured…
  2. Study: Rapid Growth in Healthcare Expense Due to Medicaid Unlikely to Moderate President Obama’s recent remarks surrounding the commitment to Americans the…
  3. States Look for Ways to Combat Imminent Medicaid Costs at Dawn of Reform Some states are using the issue as a campaign 2012…

 

TAGGED:gay coupleshealthcare policyMedicaid
Share This Article
Facebook Copy Link Print
Share

Stay Connected

1.5kFollowersLike
4.5kFollowersFollow
2.8kFollowersPin
136kSubscribersSubscribe

Latest News

dental care
Importance of Good Dental Care for Health and Confidence
Dental health Specialties
October 2, 2025
AI in Healthcare
AI in Healthcare: Technology is Transforming the Global Landscape
Global Healthcare Policy & Law Technology
October 1, 2025
Choosing the Right Swimwear for Health and Safety
News
September 30, 2025
sports concussions
Concussion In Sports: How Common They Are And What You Need To Know
Infographics
September 28, 2025

You Might also Like

Nearly One-Third of All Workers Now in Consumer-Driven Health Plans

October 26, 2011

Justices Pounce upon ACA Mandate Defenders on Day 2

March 28, 2012
future of healthcare survey heathcare reform
BusinessNewsPolicy & LawPublic Health

The Future of Healthcare Survey: Does it include Doctors?

March 2, 2012
ball-1106910_1280
DiagnosticsMedical DevicesPolicy & LawTechnology

Machine Learning: The Future for Health Plans

March 4, 2016
Subscribe
Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!
Follow US
© 2008-2025 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?