by awarner | Aug 22, 2019 | Elder Law, Government Benefits, Healthcare, Medicare
It may become harder for Medicare beneficiaries to find home health care due to a new rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Although the rule changes the way home health care providers are reimbursed, it could affect patient care as well. ...
by awarner | Mar 2, 2019 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
The main purpose of a will is to direct where your assets will go after you die, but it can also be used to instruct your heirs how to pay your debts. While generally heirs cannot inherit debt, debt can reduce what they receive. Spelling out how debt should be paid...
by awarner | Feb 16, 2019 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare, Power of Attorney, Settlement Planning, Uncategorized
February is American Heart Month! Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Diet, exercise, meditation and heart health awareness is crucial — and in our busy lives we all need a reminder to take time for self-care....
by awarner | Jan 18, 2019 | Elder Law, Government Benefits, Housing, Medicaid, Section 8, special needs planning, SSA, Uncategorized
The ongoing partial government shutdown that started December 22, 2018, poses numerous threats to people with disabilities, but the most immediate impact is on those who rely on the federal government for help paying their rent. Advocates are warning of mass evictions...
by awarner | Oct 30, 2018 | Elder Law, Medicaid, Medicare, SSA, SSI
Social Security payments are set to grow next year, although for some recipients the extra payments will be slightly offset by an increase in Medicare premiums and deductibles. Announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA) on October 11, 2018, and effective...
by awarner | Sep 6, 2018 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, special needs planning
According to court documents, legendary singer Aretha Franklin did not have a will when she died, despite reportedly having a son with special needs. The lack of a will opens up the intensely private singer’s estate to public scrutiny and unnecessary costs, and means...
