In the future, long-term care is expected to undergo major changes, presenting a number of challenges. A multi-faceted approach that includes policy changes, investment in the health care workforce, technology advancements, and a shift toward person-centered and community-based care models…
On May 11, 2023, the Covid Public Health Emergency (PHE) was formally ended by the federal government. The conclusion of the PHE also ended a requirement of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) that kept people continuously enrolled in…
The Medicaid agency reviews a beneficiary’s eligibility for continued Medicaid coverage during the Medicaid redetermination process. Typically, this process occurs annually. However, during the pandemic, the federal government enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), requiring continuous Medicaid enrollment without redetermination…
It may be worth reconsidering Medicaid if you believe you will not be able to qualify for long-term care benefits due to Medicaid’s strict income and asset limits. If you currently demonstrate the need for nursing home facility services, you…
Medicaid is a federal program that provides financial assistance to individuals who meet the minimum income and asset requirements for nursing home care, assisted living, in-home care, and adult foster care. As a result of these rules, many candidates give…
Guardianship most commonly implies that a minor child is under the care of an adult relative or friend. However, you can employ the process to obtain legal rights over elderly or aging adults, usually, parents, who are losing their physical…
Long-term care will be necessary for 70% of seniors during their lifetime. It’s estimated that the average cost of long-term care during the last five years of life is $233,00- $367,000. Those with long-term care insurance are still paying $140,000 out of…
Imagine this scenario. 55 years have passed since you married the love of your life. However, a few years ago, your spouse was diagnosed with dementia. Despite your best efforts to provide care, it’s becoming increasingly obvious that they will…
It is a considerable legal responsibility to act and advocate on behalf of an aging parent when you become their guardian. The duties include a parent’s daily care, medical care, and possibly financial decisions made on their behalf. Many guardians…
The acronym LASA, which stands for “look-alike-sound-alike”, is commonly used when referring to medications. When it comes to federal programs, Medicaid and Medicare, in written form, look alike and they do sound alike but work very differently. Both Medicare and…