Category archives: Florida First Coast
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3 weeks ago
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The Biden administration has announced far-reaching nursing home reforms, targeting staffing and accountability at facilities with deficient care. Advocates are calling the proposals, which include the first-ever federal minimum staffing levels, the most significant reforms in decades.
Nursin... [read more]
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2 months ago
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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 your eligibility.
Medicaid is a state-ru... [read more]
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3 months ago
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When one spouse is in a nursing home and applying for Medicaid, planning has to take into account the possibility that the spouse who is not in the nursing home (called the "community spouse") may pass away first. This is because the community spouse's death may make the spouse in the nursing home i... [read more]
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3 months ago
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February reminds us of the importance of love in our lives. One way that you can demonstrate your love for your family is to help relieve stress and any unnecessary hardship by being prepared for the future and the difficult realities of life.
This year, as we celebrate Valentine's Day, I encoura... [read more]
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3 months ago
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The Biden administration is moving forward with a Trump-era pilot program that would hand over the care of millions of Medicare beneficiaries to private, mostly for-profit, groups.
Health care advocates warn that that the little-known plan will limit patients’ choice of providers and effectiv... [read more]
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4 months ago
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Vaccines can become less effective over time. Even individuals fully vaccinated as children may need to update their immunizations. Medicare Parts B and D offer vaccination coverage.
Medicare Part B covers shots for the flu, hepatitis B, pneumococcal (pneumonia), and COVID-19. Medicare covers 100... [read more]
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4 months ago
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Anyone who gifted assets within five years of applying for Medicaid may be subject to a penalty period, but that penalty can be reduced or eliminated if the assets are returned.
In order to be eligible for Medicaid, you cannot have recently transferred assets. Congress does not want you to mo... [read more]
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5 months ago
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When applying for Medicaid’s long-term care coverage, in addition to the strict income and asset limits, you must demonstrate that you need a level care typically provided in a nursing home.
Whether you are applying for nursing home coverage or through a Medicaid waiver program for coverage a... [read more]
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5 months ago
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One of the top reasons many of our clients give us for creating, or updating, their Estate Plans is to have peace of mind for themselves and their families and loved ones. By addressing practical concerns, such as protecting their families in the case of an emergency or death, and being proactive ab... [read more]
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7 months ago
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Every year Medicare gives beneficiaries a window of opportunity to shop around and determine if their current Medicare plan is still the best one for them. During Medicare's Open Enrollment Period, which runs from October 15 to December 7, beneficiaries can freely enroll in or switch plans.
D... [read more]
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10 months ago
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As many of us are preparing for the fall and family members going back to school, some people are experiencing the excitement of children or grandchildren starting college. Other adult children are perhaps entering the work force or traveling to enjoy a break from academic demands. Regardless of the... [read more]
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11 months ago
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The IRS has announced that the tax deduction for medical expenses includes amounts spent on face masks, sanitizer and other products purchased to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
If you have significant medical expenses, you may be able to deduct them from your taxes. Many types of medi... [read more]
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