…pin down, but most agree that the United States risks losing its triple-A credit rating, and many bills stand to go unpaid—Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid among them. For those…
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Top 20 Most Vital Pieces of Knowledge American Families Must Know for Their Own Financial Well-Being
…couples and 70% of single persons become impoverished within one year after entering a nursing home. Medicare will not pay you or your family a dime for long-term care. If…
CMS Enhances It’s Nursing Home Compare Website
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has made navigating it’s Nursing Home Compare website even easier with enhanced tools and mobile-ready applications. Nursing Home Compare allows Americans…
Are Children Legally Responsible for their Parents’ Care? – Filial Responsibility Explained
…Pittas case, go to: http://www.pacourts.us/assets/opinions/Superior/out/A36025_11.pdf. How can you avoid parental support pitfalls? Medicare may cover short-term rehabilitation in a nursing home if certain conditions are met, but only for a…
Anti-Psychotic Medications are Being Overused
…for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently reported. At the Fairfax and Fredericksburg Elder Law Firm of Evan H. Farr, P.C., we are dedicated to helping protect seniors and individuals…
The Long-Term Care (LTC) Commission issues final report, providing Congress with a detailed picture of challenges and potential
…potential solutions. The recommendations in the report were based on public comments and hearings, and the 15 members’ expertise in the field. They include: Elimination of Medicare’s three-night hospital inpatient…
Recent AARP Report Illustrates Need to Address Long-Term Care Demands
…as initiatives for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare; There is increased demand for non-Medicaid services, including Adult Protective Services, as the caseload for adult protective services…
Nursing Home Use by Medicaid Seniors is Down
…growing rapidly; Nursing homes would rather provide rehabilitation services instead of long-term care because Medicaid pays an average of $125 a day for a long-term care resident, while Medicare pays…
Nursing Home Survival Guide Hits #1 on Amazon Best Seller List
…diverse topics ranging from the basics — how do you select the best facility, what does Medicare cover, how to get the best long-term care insurance — to the advanced,…
Evan Farr Releases New Book – “Nursing Home Survival Guide”
…pay for that care without going broke. Readers can get expert advice on diverse topics ranging from the basics — how do you select the best facility, what does Medicare…
Is Medicaid Too Complex for Americans?
Medicaid complexity is a real problem. For those not familiar with program specifics, Medicaid – not Medicare – is the program Americans rely on to receive their long-term care. Long-term…
3 tips to effectively talk to your senior parents about long term care options
…it is shocking that so many smart people do not realize that Medicaid – not Medicare – can be used to pay for long term care. One common misconception is,…
Nursing home patients under 65 on the rise
…a statistical analysis from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). A recent AP article tells the story of a 26-year-old young man: A quadriplegic who feels lonely and out…
Good cholesterol linked to reduced Alzheimer’s risk
…that researchers studied 1,130 healthy adults from a pool of Medicare recipients from New York, to study a possible relationship between HDL and Alzheimer’s symptoms. While the researchers conclude that…
The Perfect Holiday Caregiver: It’s all a state of mind
…time to meet with someone to explain his Medicare services and what my next steps would be. It was such a relief to have a plan and to know what…
October is National Special Needs Law Month
…their families about their legal options in dealing with guardianship and conservatorship, Medicare, Medicaid, special education, and other important issues. Many people with disabilities need specialized legal assistance because they…
Now this is SCARY- Filial Responsibility Part 2
…laws, adult children are legally responsible (at least on paper) to pay for necessities like food, clothing, shelter and medical attention for indigent parents. Medicare’s 100day rule explained can have…
November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month: A Time to Plan Ahead
…ahead: Medicare’s 100day coverage rule is crucial for many seniors who need rehabilitation after hospital stays. Understanding this rule can help families make informed decisions about care options. Additionally, planning…
Ask the Expert: What are the Costs of Aging in America?
…does not come cheaply. During retirement our income typically drops dramatically, but our expenses do not. This is especially true when it comes to long-term care. Medicare’s 100day rule explained…
More Filial Responsibility Cases are Ending Up in Court
…South Dakota where James Nelson, who died at McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, incurred a bill of almost $75,000. The hospital submitted the bill to Medicare, which paid $15,657.85, and…
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