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If you’re getting Long-Term Disability (LTD) benefits, you might wonder: can I work part-time when I’m on Long-Term Disability?  

The answer is usually yes! Long-Term Disability policies are all different and so it’s important to consult the terms of your specific policy (also called the “plan documents.”) If you don’t have a copy of the policy terms, you should be able to obtain them from either the Long-Term Disability insurance company or your employer. The plan documents are usually…
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On July 17, 2024, the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin ruled on a case challenging whether it was legal to prevent recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) from also receiving Wisconsin unemployment compensation benefits. The court held that the state law that automatically prevented SSDI recipients from receiving unemployment compensation benefits violated federal law that protects disabled people. As a result, the SSDI eligibility ban has been found to discriminate against disabled…
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Healthcare fraud is a serious offense that can result in significant penalties for medical providers. In addition to criminal charges that may lead to fines or imprisonment if a person is convicted, accusations of fraud can lead to the loss of a professional license, loss of provider status with Medicare and Medicaid, and damage to a provider’s personal reputation. If you are facing healthcare fraud charges, it is crucial to understand your rights and options for defense.
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UPDATE: Our July 28, 2020, post informed you that the Wisconsin Medicaid divisor would remain unchanged in 2020. As we enter 2021, the Medicaid divisor will now be changed as follows. These changes are effective as of January 1, 2021.

  • New daily average divisor = $303.38
  • New monthly average divisor = $9,227.81

If you have any questions or would like assistance with Wisconsin Medicaid, we are here for you. Please contact one of Ruder Ware’s elder law attorneys to…
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