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2 years ago
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Congress established the Medicaid Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program to provide states with federal funding to help seniors who are receiving care in institutions but want to live at home.
However, it is not a permanent program and is due to expire in September 2027. Advocates have pushed... [read more]
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2 years ago
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Assisted living facilities support older adults with daily living while fostering their independence. Individuals who do not require round-the-clock nursing but need help with everyday activities like bathing, housekeeping, medications, and meal preparation can benefit from assisted living.
S... [read more]
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2 years ago
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2023 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of institutionalized Medicaid recipients may keep, as well as related Medicaid figures.
What Are Spousal Impoverishment Rules?
Spousal impoverishment is a concern for ... [read more]
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2 years ago
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A new year brings with it the promise of new opportunities. There's something wonderful about the start of a new calendar year and the hope for the happy times it can offer us and our families and loved ones.New opportunities, resolutions, and personal goals are on the forefront of our minds as we s... [read more]
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2 years ago
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As people age, accessing healthy meals can become more challenging. According to Feeding America, one in five older adults was food-insecure in 2020. Some older adults struggle with affording healthy foods, whereas others have difficulty going to the grocery store and preparing meals when recovering... [read more]
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2 years 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, 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 a... [read more]
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2 years ago
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Every year, 16 million people in the United States care for family and friends with dementia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. Caregivers of people with dementia provide care for longer durations than those who assist individuals with other conditions. They also have comparabl... [read more]
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2 years ago
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As we focus on gratitude this month by celebrating Thanksgiving with our families and loved ones, we want to take a moment to thank you for being clients and friends of our Law Office. We are thankful for you and the opportunity to provide Estate Planning and Elder Law services to you, and our commu... [read more]
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2 years ago
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Medicaid is a state- and federally funded health program for lower-income persons of all ages. For applicants who fall into certain categories, Medicaid imposes specific rules on how much income and resources they can have and still qualify for benefits.
Each state has different rul... [read more]
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3 years ago
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Many seniors find themselves in need of Medicaid to pay for their long-term care but are surprised to learn that their modest monthly income may disqualify them. The reason for this is that Medicaid is a “means-tested” benefit. In other words, you must not have income exceeding certain thresholds in... [read more]
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3 years ago
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There are many things and people in life that seem permanent to us, then reality shows us that nothing is. The recent death of England's Queen Elizabeth at 96, a leader who was in the background of many of our lives, for most of our lives, was both surprising and inevitable.
On a more personal le... [read more]
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3 years ago
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Try your hand at this estate planning pop quiz to see if your knowledge of estate planning makes the grade and if it is time for us to schedule a meeting.
Question #1: True or false? You must name the same person to make both your financial and medical decisions on your behalf.
Answer: False. ... [read more]
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