When Bob Dylan said, "The times they are a-changin'," his lyrics referenced societal changes in the 1960s. The same lyrics could also apply to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security today. Every year, the Farr Law Firm … [Read more...]
Print This PageBaby Boomers Face Spike in Homelessness — How to Prepare so It Never Happens to You!
June 1, 2023 by
Q. I read in The Washington Post that a quarter of a million baby boomers in the US are estimated by the government to be homeless. That seems like a lot of seniors who don’t have a place to live and likely can’t afford food to … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Medicaid Going to Want Us to Pay Them Back?
April 21, 2023 by
Q. I recently heard a horror story on NPR about a woman whose mother had Lewy body dementia, and Medicaid paid for her care. When she died, the state sent the family a letter that they owed over $200,000 in recovery payments. I … [Read more...]
Print This PageImportant Client Update About Medicaid Redeterminations
February 24, 2023 by
Enacted soon after the beginning of the pandemic, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act included a requirement that Medicaid programs in every state, in order to receive enhanced federal funding, keep people on Medicaid who … [Read more...]
Print This PageOur 22 Top Articles of 2022
January 3, 2023 by
Those who read our newsletter or follow our blog know that we covered a lot of ground this past year. The COVID-19 pandemic public health emergency has been in place for more than two and a half years at this time, and although … [Read more...]
Print This Page2023 Key Elder Law Numbers
November 29, 2022 by
Every year, the Farr Law Firm releases the newest figures for Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. Below are figures for 2023 that are frequently used in the Elder Law practice, including the figures for spousal … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Biggest Misconception About Medicaid
September 9, 2022 by
Q. I recently came across an article on CNBC.com where I saw you were quoted as an expert. I’m confused about something in the article, and I’m hoping you can clear it up. It’s an article about the expenses of long-term care and … [Read more...]
Print This PageYour House Is NOT Protected from Medicaid
September 2, 2022 by
Q. My mom and dad built our family home in Arlington 35 years ago. It’s been remodeled twice and expanded to enlarge the kitchen and add a master bedroom suite. Our family still hosts frequent gatherings in the home for holidays … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Nursing Home Eviction Ever Legal?
July 22, 2022 by
Q. My Aunt Betsy, who has dementia, was in a nursing home. She sometimes has issues with aggression and had a bad episode recently. She was admitted to a local hospital and when she was discharged, her children tried to get her … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What Do You Do if You Are Threatened with Eviction from a Nursing Home?
July 22, 2022 by
Dear Hayek, I heard about a court case involving a woman with dementia who was evicted from a nursing home. I worry this could happen with my sister, as she has dementia and can become angry and aggressive. What does someone do … [Read more...]
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