by Christine | Oct 8, 2013 | Elder Care, Elder Law, Medicare, Medicare Advantage |
By one count, nearly one-third of Medicare Advantage plan enrollees say they were denied coverage for treatment by their plans. Such denials of coverage can be enraging or even life-threatening. However, there is an appeal process to resolve these conflicts. If you...
by Christine | Oct 3, 2013 | Elder Care, Elder Law, End of Life Decisions |
“The presumption is that everyone has someone available, someone most likely younger or in better health, and better able to carry out one’s wishes or make decisions with your guidance …” But not everyone does. When it comes time to make life-and-death health...
by Christine | Sep 23, 2013 | Elder Care, Elder Law |
Nine out of 10 Americans say they want to grow old at home and keep living in their communities as long as possible, according to AARP. Eventually requiring some form of care is just a fact of aging. But proper planning in advance can give you more options if done...
by Christine | Sep 11, 2013 | Elder Care, Elder Law |
The number of adults caring for someone with a serious health problem is on the rise and is likely to continue growing as the population ages. It is not uncommon for someone to take on the task of caring for an aging parent or relative in their elderly years....
by Christine | Aug 27, 2013 | Elder Care, Elder Law, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Home |
These days, patients are often transferred from a hospital to a nursing home to recover. But, then, some never leave. "The only thing I worried about was not getting out," Holmes says now. She kept asking her husband and one daughter: "'You're...
by Christine | May 31, 2013 | Elder Care, Elder Law, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Medicare |
Promissory notes can be a valuable tool in Medicaid planning, as illustrated by a recent federal district court case. When it comes to ensuring proper care for your elderly loved ones, Medicaid (called "Medi-Cal in California) can mean a world of difference …...
