by awarner | Sep 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Medicaid long-term care benefits traditionally pay mainly for nursing home care, but the federal government can grant “waivers” to states allowing them to expand Medicaid to include home and community-based services. The downside is that receiving care in...
by awarner | Sep 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Pandemic-related financial assistance will no longer affect an individual’s eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or the benefit amount, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced. The assistance includes a long list of...
by awarner | Aug 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Hundreds of families from around the U.S. each paid a Virginia non-profit thousands of dollars for service dogs that were not trained at all, and, in some cases were not even delivered, according to two lawsuits, one filed by Virginia’s attorney general. The...
by awarner | Aug 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Britney Spears’s legal fight to wrest back control over her personal and financial affairs has flooded the issue of guardianship in Klieg lights. While a full guardianship may be necessary for many individuals who are incapable of managing their own affairs due...
by awarner | Jul 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
One of the greatest fears of older Americans is that they may end up in a nursing home. This not only means a great loss of personal autonomy, but also a tremendous financial price. Careful planning can help ease the financial burden. Depending on location and level...
