VA Proposed Rules on Needs-Based Benefits...
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The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) proposed a rule on January 23 that "would establish new requirements pertaining to the evaluation of net worth and asset transfers for pension purposes and would identify those medical expenses that may be deducted from countable income for VA's needs-based benefit programs." The proposed rule includes a three-year look-back on asset transfers, the establishment of a ten-year maximum penalty period, and a clear net worth tied to the maximum community spouse resource allowance established for Medicaid purposes (presently $119,220).
NAELA plans to respond to the rule, due before March, 24, 2015, and needs your help ensuring that the VA does not finalize a rule that would harm veterans.
Presenter: Michael C. Weeks, CELA ; Bob C. Anderson, CELA, CAP; Valerie Peterson, Esq. ; Victoria Collier, CELA
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