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Constructive Removal: An Unsolved Due Process Violation in the Medicare Program

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Ensuring that clients actually receive the Medicare benefits to which they are entitled is critical. This article explores the viability of "constructive removal" as a new avenue to address systemic and strategic denials of Medicare benefits.

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By Joshua Hunter, Esq.

Associate Attorney, Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning, Nashville, Tennessee

News & Announcements

NAELA and Stetson University College of Law Announce Collaboration on Law Competition

7/7/2026

NAELA and Stetson University College of Law have entered into an agreement to collaborate on the Stetson Law Dispute Resolution Board’s inaugural Elder Law Competition, scheduled for October 24–25, 2026.

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NAELA Welcomes New Board Leadership

6/1/2026

NAELA is pleased to introduce the 2026–2027 Board of Directors, including President Marielle Hazen.

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Trust and Estate Tax Returns: Forms to Filing

3 Day Program starting - July 29, 2026, 1 PM ET

Register today for this highly interactive program that gives participants real-world experience preparing trust and estate tax returns.

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Navigating LTSS: Eligibility, Funding & Planning Updates

Webinar September 20, 1 PM ET  

This upcoming webinar will review the latest Medicaid policy changes affecting eligibility, waiver programs, HCBS, and benefit oversite. Register today.

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