Category archives: Care Managers
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6 years ago
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We're often asked what it means to be an Elder Law Attorney, and if it is the same as being an Estate Planning Attorney. Our answer is that while Estate Planning is an important aspect of Elder Law, an Elder Law Attorney is concerned with much more than only creating Wills and Trusts. As Elder Law A... [read more]
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6 years ago
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Do you have the right Medicare plan? It is fall, which means it is time to think about whether your current plan is still giving you the best coverage or whether a new plan could save you money or offer better coverage. Medicare's Open Enrollment Period, during which you can freely enroll in or swit... [read more]
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6 years ago
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One question we are often asked by clients is how specific they should be in their Estate Planning documents regarding their wishes about having visitors and guests during a serious illness or period of incapacity. We recommend that clients talk with their families about these preferences and write ... [read more]
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6 years ago
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In the past two years, nearly every state in the country has passed legislation enabling people with disabilities and their families to open new savings accounts, modeled after popular 529 college savings plans, to save for disability related expenses.
But early projections indicate that many of ... [read more]
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6 years ago
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Starting in 2019, providers of home health care services will be required to clock in electronically with Medicaid prior to performing services. However, disability rights advocates and a bipartisan group of senators are calling for the state-by-state rollout of these Electronic Visit Verification (... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Medicare is mandated to cover your home health benefits with no limit on the time you are covered. Unfortunately, few Medicare beneficiaries get the level of service they are entitled to, and many find their services cut off prematurely. Getting these benefits can be critically important as Me... [read more]
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7 years ago
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More state Medicaid agencies are shifting to or considering managed care models to provide long-term care services, sparking a growing backlash from disability and elder rights advocates.
Traditionally, state Medicaid agencies paid individual health care providers on a fee-for-service basis. ... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Do you become frustrated and overwhelmed when managing medical bills and filing health insurance claims? Managing and filing insurance claims can be a complex, frustrating, stressful, confusing and time-consuming process, particularly for families who have children with special needs. But, given th... [read more]
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7 years ago
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The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) is proposing a two-year delay in Obama-era regulations aimed at reducing racial disparities in special education. Disability rights advocates are strongly opposing any delay.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires states to gathe... [read more]
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7 years ago
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The government is spending billions to fund assisted living services through Medicaid, but government oversight and regulation of assisted living facilities is lacking, according to a new government report.
Medicaid funds long-term care services for low-income individuals. It is primarily use... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Most special needs trusts give their trustee wide authority, often appropriately so, to respond to unforeseen circumstances. But for those concerned about placing some checks and balances on the trustee’s authority, one possible option is a care committee.
Special needs trusts are trusts ... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Are you happy with your current Medicare plan or plans? Now is the time to think about whether you are in the right plan or whether a new plan could save you money. Medicare's Open Enrollment Period, in which you can enroll in or switch plans, runs from October 15 to December 7.
During this p... [read more]
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