…It is important to understand that Medicare, the public health insurance system for seniors over 65 and disabled adults, does not pay one penny for long-term care. Medicare only pays…
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The Bad News: CMS Delays Federal Implementation of NOTICE Act Until Fall 2016
…required for Medicare and private insurance to cover short-term rehab that might take place in a nursing home after discharge from the hospital. The Senate approved legislation on Monday, July…
New Nursing Home Rules Offer Residents More Control of Their Care
…choice, self-determination, and individuality, which enhances quality-of-life and quality-of-care for seniors. Recently, according to an article in the Washington Post, major changes have been made by the Centers for Medicare…
Important Laws that Help Seniors May Soon Be Expiring
…Services Employment Program (SCSEP), a $37 million increase for Supportive Services and Senior Centers, and a $6 million increase for Medicare State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs). Congress has negotiated…
What Does the Future of Retirement Look Like?
…serene mountains. Their monthly income includes total gross Social Security benefits of $2,082 ($1,786 after Medicare Parts A, B, and D deductions). Charles and Laura also both collect small pensions,…
How the CARES Act Helps Older Adults
…Disability Resource Center. People with disabilities can locate their local Center for Independent Living at https://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory. Medicare Coverage During Coronavirus Q&A – This helpful resource answers FAQs about Medicare coverage…
Can a Flu Shot Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s? Get a Flu or Pneumonia Shot!
…least one year after receipt of the most recent PPSV23 dose. Medicare Covers the Pneumonia Vaccine Currently, Medicare Part B pays for both of these pneumococcal vaccines when given one…
Choosing a Nursing Home for a Loved One During the Coronavirus Pandemic
…Visit the CMS site: Nursing homes are licensed, regulated, and inspected by states and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). A…
Redefining Health and Happiness in the Second Half of Life?
…been very confusing to study participants, because many people may have believed that “elder insurance” equated to Medicare because of the erroneous belief held by at least 60 percent of…
Tougher Scrutiny and Federal Penalties Being Planned for Failing Nursing Homes
…a new requirement for minimum staffing levels and to order the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to conduct a study on staffing and publish proposed regulations within a…
Blood Tests and a New Promising Drug for Alzheimer’s Are Here. Here’s What You Need to Know.
…tests are positive; The tests, which cost hundreds of dollars or more, often are not covered by insurance; For now, none of the Alzheimer’s-specific tests are covered by Medicare, and…
How to Put a Stop to Illegal Nursing Home Debt Collection Tactics
…responsibility for any cost of the resident’s care.” Nursing facilities that participate in Medicaid or Medicare may not require any third party, including a family member or caregiver, to personally…
More than Half of Adults are Unprepared, Confused, and Anxious about Long-Term Care
…– assume that Medicare would pay the bill for their own or a loved one’s time in a nursing home if they had a long-term illness or disability. However, Medicare…
Nine Important Retirement Factors to Consider and the Most Important One That Gets Overlooked
…health problem, perhaps with treatment covered by Medicare and other health insurance, often turns into the need for long-term care (which is not covered by Medicare or any other health…
The Life-Saving Benefits of Vascular Screenings
…women over the age of 65, with the rate significantly increasing with age, particularly in males. Medicare pays for a onetime, AAA ultrasound screening for people who have never received…
Top Washington, DC Estate Planning Attorneys and Elder Law Attorneys
…restructure ownership, address prior transfers, and pursue eligibility. Does Medicare pay for long-term care? + Medicare does NOT pay for long-term care. Medicare can cover qualifying skilled care for limited…
Living Trust Plus® Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts and Veterans Asset Protection Trust
…from being counted by state Medicaid agencies. One significant consideration for individuals looking to protect their assets is the advantages of using an llc. Not only does it provide limited…
Major Change in Estate Tax and Capital Gains Tax for 2010
…trust provisions (also called “Bypass Trust” or “Family Trust” provisions), that are designed to allow both spouses to take advantage of their estate tax exemptions. These are common arrangements used…
Happy 4th of July!
…way of life. It is a day that we should take advantage of in order to remember those who have made these sacrifices, as well as a day to reflect…
Tonight’s Event in Burke (space still available) and “Ask the Expert”
…couples prefer to go through this process together, via mediation, in order to minimize the expense and avoid the adversarial nature of being represented by two separate attorneys. The advantages…
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