It’s not something most of us like to think about, but nearly half of all seniors will eventually require long-term care. In our blog, we discuss why Medicare doesn’t cover nursing home costs and how an attorney can help you structure your assets in a way that preserves your eligibility for valuable Medicaid benefits to cover this expense. To learn how we can assist with your specific Medicaid planning needs, please contact our office to request a free initial consultation.
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Helping Your Family With a Prepaid Funeral PlanWhen an individual passes away without a funeral plan, responsibility for arranging the funeral often falls on the deceased’s close family members, such as surviving spouses and children.
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New State Laws to Protect Your Loved OnesNursing homes must comply with these policies to qualify for Medicare or Medicaid funds.
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Providing Documentation of Citizenship When Applying for MedicaidWhether you are were born in the U.S. or abroad, you will need to provide specific documentation proving your citizenship status to get Medicaid benefits.
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Using Retroactive Medicaid Benefits to Prevent Financial DisasterApplying for Medicaid early is crucial to getting full benefits. With the help of an attorney, you may be eligible for retroactive coverage as well.
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Why a Health Care Proxy is an important part of an Estate PlanHealth Care proxy, medical directive, estate planning
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What Steps To Take Before Moving a Parent To Assisted Living
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November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month - Long Term Care Planning can Preserve your assets, Provide you Help and Protect your Future.Alzheimer's; Long term care needs; planning for long term care
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Social Security recipients to get a big increase in 2022Social Security Gets Large Boost, NY Medicare Attorney explains.
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Overmedicating Alzheimer's Patients and The DangersAlzheimer's disease presents itself with neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaque in the brain.
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What Medicaid Does (and Doesn’t) Cover in New YorkKnowing what is covered by Medicaid and if you are eligible is crucial when your health takes a turn and you need a nursing home stay or in-home care.
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Elder Care in America and The Staggering CostsTo age well and securely in America is at best expensive. The financial toll for millions and those families who do their best to care for and support them.
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Senior Living Costs, Medicaid, and 8 trillion dollarsThere is a dramatic increase in the need for affordable long-term support services in America.