Mr. Hudack started his career in real estate, managing transactions for Fortune 500 companies. In addition to negotiating, executing, and closing acquisitions for sales and leases, he started and operated his own businesses. He has served as corporate and litigation counsel to community associations throughout California. Joe earned his Juris Doctorate from Western State College of Law, magna cum laude, so he could expand his practice and use his talents to assist clients with estate planning, business law, contract review and drafting, and real estate law services.
The Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Care “Medicare ACO REACH Model” Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack knows that in the face of mounting criticism that its Direct Contracting initiative will undermine traditional Medicare, the Biden administration announced that rather than terminate the model, it is changing its name and adding protections against abuse.…
Are Seniors Eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit? Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack knows that working seniors without dependents may qualify for the earned income tax credit when they file their 2021 tax returns. The tax credit assists those with low incomes but was previously primarily available to people with young children. If you file…
Naming a Trust as a Beneficiary of Your Retirement Plan Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack says that naming a trust as a beneficiary of your retirement plan can be a good idea in some circumstances. Still, it can be dangerous if you are worried about creditors coming after your estate. There are many good reasons…
Direct Contracting Program Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack knows that the Biden administration is hearing mounting calls to end a program that advocates warn will radically transform Medicare. At the same time, the administration is getting counter-pressure from the health care industry that sees a sudden threat to the potentially lucrative plan. A decision may…
Can You Lose Medicaid Coverage? Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack knows that while declining COVID-19 cases is good news, the end of the pandemic could mean millions of Medicaid recipients will lose their coverage. Federal law has prevented states from terminating Medicaid benefits while the coronavirus health emergency is in place. The Secretary of Health…
What Documents Are Required for a Medicaid Application? Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack says that Medicaid applicants must prove that they have limited income and assets in order to be eligible for long-term care services. Before beginning the application process, it is helpful to understand what information you will be required to provide to prove…
Get Free At-Home COVID-19 tests Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack says that medicare beneficiaries will soon be eligible to obtain up to eight free rapid At-Home COVID-19 tests per month, and, unlike their privately insured counterparts, they won’t have to pay for them upfront, the Biden administration has announced. The federal Centers for Medicare and…
When a Social Security Recipient Dies, Survivors May Be Eligible for Benefits Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack says that when a social security recipient dies or a loved one pass away, there are lots of considerations, including what happens to their Social Security. The decedent’s payments need to be stopped, but survivor’s benefits may be…
Can You Appeal Medicare Observation Status? Medicare Beneficiaries Win Right to Appeal “Observation Status” Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack knows that a federal court has ruled that hospitalized Medicare beneficiaries who were switched from inpatient to observation status can appeal the decision, making it easier for them to receive coverage for subsequent nursing home care.…
Medicare Won’t Cover Rapid At-Home Covid Tests Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack says that Americans’ ability to quickly and easily test for Covid-19 is one of the most important tools for stopping the infection’s spread. This is why the Biden administration recently announced it is requiring private insurers to cover the cost of up to…
