Elder Law & Long-Term Care Planning
How to Screen for Elder Fraud and Abuse
This is a great article about how to screen for elder fraud and abuse. Elders are the most vulnerable to...
Elder Law & Long-Term Care Planning
Immigration Policies Cause Shortage of Caregivers for Elders
As the population ages, the need for caregivers is growing, but more restrictive immigration policies such as those being promoted by...
Elder Law & Long-Term Care Planning Podcasts & Webinars
Learn About Cooperative Elder Services
When: Pre-recorded Event – Watch anytime! Why: Attorney Michael Monteforte invites Michelle Holmberg to talk about Cooperative Elder Services and what they do at...
Elder Law & Long-Term Care Planning Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Long-Reviled Military ‘Widow’s Tax’ Is Finally Being Phased Out
A controversial policy that reduces the benefits of military spouses is on the way out. The so-called “widow’s tax” cuts...
Elder Law & Long-Term Care Planning Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Medicaid May Recover Wife’s Interest
An Ohio appeals court rules that the state may recover Medicaid benefits from a Medicaid recipient’s interest in a retirement...
Elder Law & Long-Term Care Planning
Medicare – Know the Difference: Wellness Visit vs Physical
Medicare covers preventative care services, including an annual wellness visit. But confusing a wellness visit with a physical could be...
Elder Law & Long-Term Care Planning
Medicaid’s Treatment of the Home
The state will likely put a lien on the house while the resident is living and attempt to recover the...
Elder Law & Long-Term Care Planning General
Medicare Appeal Navigation
By Terry Berthelot, MSW, JDMedicare appeals are complicated. They are complicated because there are different kinds of Medicare, different kinds...
Elder Law & Long-Term Care Planning
Medicare’s Treatment of Two Main Post-Hospital Care Options
Hospital patients who need additional care after being discharged from the hospital are usually sent to either an inpatient rehabilitation...
Community Involvement Elder Law & Long-Term Care Planning Podcasts & Webinars
Learn about New Horizons at Choate
When: Pre-recorded – Watch anytime! You can also listen to the podcast version of this webinar by clicking here! Why: Attorney Michael Monteforte invites Christine Coakley to...