Category archives: Long-Term Care
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6 years ago
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Last week, Associate Attorney Alison E. Hickman appeared on St. Augustine Radio - WSOS 103.9 FM and discussed her role as a board member of Penney Retirement Community, the benefits of such communities for seniors, and how she helps clients as an Elder Law Attorney.
Below is an audio clip from Al... [read more]
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6 years ago
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A new study has found that people enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan were more likely to enter a lower-quality nursing home than were people in traditional Medicare. The study raises questions about whether Medicare Advantage plans are influencing beneficiaries' decision making when it comes to c... [read more]
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6 years ago
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May is National Elder Law Month, as designated by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. It is a way to acknowledge the profession that supports seniors and their families with all of their planning needs.
Elder law attorneys help seniors and their loved one’s plan for the possibility of n... [read more]
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6 years ago
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Joy Loverde. Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old? Plan Now to Safeguard Your Health and Happiness in Old Age. New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 2017. 313 pages. Click here to order book via IndieBound.org.
Millions of Americans are facing old age essentially alone. One in three baby boomers is sing... [read more]
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6 years ago
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Medicare is supposed to provide up to 35 hours a week of home care to those who qualify, but many Medicare patients with chronic conditions are being wrongly denied such care, according to Kaiser Health News. For a variety of reasons, many home health care agencies are simply telling patients they a... [read more]
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6 years ago
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We're often asked why someone needs an Estate Plan from an Elder Law Attorney when there are so many do-it-yourself Wills and Estate Planning documents readily available. Our answer is that as in addition to staying current with all relevant Florida Statutes that may affect our clients and their fam... [read more]
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6 years ago
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While long-term care insurance costs are up in general, some policies are going down in 2018, according to the 2018 Long Term Care Insurance Price Index, an annual report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI), an industry group.
A married couple who are both 60 y... [read more]
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6 years ago
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Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to express gratitude for your family and friends. Our office wishes you and your loved ones all the best today, and throughout this beautiful early spring in North Florida!
We are grateful to be a part of your community and to have to the opportunity to help fa... [read more]
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7 years ago
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One of the concerns often expressed to us by clients is how they or a loved one can qualify for Medicaid for long-term care when their gross income exceeds the monthly maximum limit of $2,205 in Florida. For these clients, a solution we provide is helping to set up a Qualified Income Trust in orde... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Many seniors and their families don't use a lawyer to plan for long-term care or Medicaid, often because they're afraid of the cost. But an attorney can help you save money in the long run as well as make sure you are getting the best care for your loved one.
Instead of taking steps based on ... [read more]
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7 years ago
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No one wants to think about his or her death, but a little preparation in the form of a prepaid funeral contract can be useful. In addition to helping your family after your death, a prepaid funeral contract can be a good way to spend down assets in order to qualify for Medicaid.
A prepaid or... [read more]
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7 years ago
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A new report finds that states have made incremental improvements in providing long-term care, but need to make more improvements in order to meet the needs of the growing number of people who require long-term care services. According to the 2017 Long-Term Services and Supports State Scorecard, whi... [read more]
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