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	Guardians of Nursing Home Residents - Front page		6/30/2004
		Frontispiece of the handbook with list of authors
	Acknowledgements		7/1/2004
		A history of the development of the book and thanks
	Table of Contents		7/2/2004
	Introduction: Why the Handbook?		7/3/2004
		The purpose of the handbook, who the handbook is for, the extent of the problem and how the handbook is organized
	Chapter 1: Case Studies		7/4/2004
		This Handbook uses two case studies to illustrate some of the issues related to Medicaid and guardianship rules and procedures.
	Chapter 2: The Rights of a Nursing Home Resident		7/5/2004
		Questions and answers about residents' of nursing homes rights.
	Chapter 4: How Nursing Home Costs Are Paid		7/7/2004
		Questions and answers about paying for nursing homes.
	Chapter 5: Guardianship Law and Procedures		7/8/2004
		Questions and answers about guardianship law and procedures
	Chapter 6: Guardianship Petitions and Court Proceedings		7/9/2004
		This chapter takes the reader through the guardianship process, discussing court petitions, forms, and procedures, including how a guardian may be compensated through the Rudow procedure for the services provided to the ward.
	Exhibit 6 A		7/9/2004
		Petition
	Exhibit 6 A-1		7/9/2004
		Law of Intestate Succession (Identifying Heirs at Law)
	Exhibit 6 A-2		7/9/2004
		List of antipsychotic medications
	Exhibit 6 B		7/9/2004
		Instructions for Users of Affidavit of Indigency
	Exhibit 6 B		7/9/2004
		Instructions for Users of Affidavit of Indigency
	Exhibit 6 C		7/9/2004
		Medical Certificate
	Exhibit 6 D		7/9/2004
		Bond of Temporary Guardian
	Exhibit 6 E		7/9/2004
		Motion for Appointment of Temporary Guardian
	Exhibit 6 G		7/9/2004
		Motion to Appoint Counsel for the Ward
	Exhibit 6 H		7/9/2004
		Physician’s Affidavit and Treatment Plan
	Exhibit 6 I		7/9/2004
		Draft Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
	Exhibit 6 K		7/9/2004
		Temporary Decree of Guardianship
	Exhibit 6 L		7/9/2004
		Permanent Decree of Guardianship
	Exhibit 6 M		7/9/2004
		Inventory
	Exhibit 6 N		7/9/2004
		Motion for Allowance of Fees/costs
	Exhibit 6 O		7/9/2004
		130 CMR: Divisin of Medical Assistance MASSHEALTH Financial Eligibility
	Exhibit 6 P		7/9/2004
		Model Letter to Medicaid
	Exhibit 6 Q		7/9/2004
		Account*Agatha T. Adams FirstAccount (*which follow 6R should bethe 3rd and 4th pages of thisExhibit.)
	Exhibit 6 R		7/9/2004
		Petition to Discharge Guardianship
	Chapter 7: Medicaid Rules and Procedures		7/10/2004
		Questions and answers
	Chapter 8: The Medicaid Application Process		7/11/2004
		How the application process works with supplementary instructions about what paperwork you need to go with the application. This chapter also offers some explanation about how applications were filled in in the case studies.
	Appendix 8 A		7/12/2004
		Copies of the MassHealth application and attachments filled out as if the application were being prepared on behalf of Ozzie Knellson by his wife, Harriet.
	Appendix 8 B		7/12/2004
		Sample assessment of marital assets
	Appendix 8 C		7/12/2004
		Sample spousal notice supplement and monthly maintenance needs allowance worksheet
	Appendix 8 D		7/12/2004
		When the worker is satisfied that all the necessary documentation is submitted, a decision is made, this is an example of an approval
	Appendix 8 E		7/12/2004
		The worker will give the guardian a list of what additional documents are required. If the application is mailed, the Medicaid worker will mail such a request. Here is a sample.
	Appendix 8 F		7/12/2004
		MassHealth Denial Notice -When the worker is satisfied that all the necessary documentation is submitted, a decision is made, this is an example of an approval
	Appendix 8 G		7/12/2004
		Appeal Request Form Every Medicaid decision should be in writing, should clearly inform the applicant or guardian of the meaning of the decision, and should explain that any person aggrieved by the decision has the right to appeal. In most cases, the appeal form is on the reverse side of the decision itself Here is an example.
	Appendix 8 H		7/12/2004
		Experienced advocates often prepare a memorandum of fact and law for submission to the appeal hearing officer. A sample of such a memorandum, where Mrs. Knellson is appealing the community spouse resource allowance, is at Appendix 8-H.
	Appendix 8 I		7/12/2004
		Medical Eligibility/SC-1 Forms
	Chapter 9: Conclusion		7/12/2004
		Conclusion and a checklist for guardians.
	Glossary		7/13/2004
	Resources		7/13/2004