We received two similar questions this week and will address them both. Q1. My aunt opened a savings account at her local bank for her son (my cousin) in the late 1980’s when my cousin was in college. When she opened the … [Read more...]
Print This PageBeware of “Forgotten Assets” When Applying for Medicaid. And Beware of Bankers Trying to be Helpful.
June 28, 2024 by
Critter Corner: Would a Graduation Gift to my Son Affect my Mother’s Medicaid Eligibility?
June 28, 2024 by
Dear Raider, My son recently graduated from high school. My mother wants to give him a monetary gift of $1,000. She is in the early stages of dementia and may need nursing home care in the not-so-distant future. Would giving … [Read more...]
Print This PageColumbian Woman Continues to Offer Clues to Escaping the Genetic Fate of Alzheimer’s
June 25, 2024 by
As an elder care law firm, we strive twice a week to bring our readers timely information on developing topics in the field of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. In the past, we wrote about Aliria Rosa Piedrahita de … [Read more...]
Print This PageNavigating the Complexity of Medicaid and Medicare Dual Eligibility
June 21, 2024 by
Q. I am aware that many people are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare. How does dual eligibility work? It seems like anything involving Medicaid and/or Medicare can be pretty complicated. Can you tell me more about it and … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: One-Stop Resource for Medicare Offerings
June 21, 2024 by
Dear Angel, I recently signed up for Medicare. What is the best place to go to find out about all of the offerings, including preventative care and chronic care management? Thanks for your help! Juan Stopp --- Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageShould You Ever Prepay a Hospital Bill?
June 18, 2024 by
A week before she was due to have knee replacement surgery, Jennifer got a call from the surgeon’s office. She was told that she had not met her annual deductible, so she would owe $700 up-front. Jennifer paid because she thought … [Read more...]
Print This PageA Screening Tool Exists that Accurately Predicts End-of-Life
June 14, 2024 by
Q. I read somewhere that there is a screening tool that was developed to more accurately predict someone’s risk of dying based on different factors. Do you know more about this or other screening tools that are out there and how … [Read more...]
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