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Medicaid and Medicare: What’s the Difference?

obtain eligibility. This is the most profound difference between the two programs from an elder law perspective. Qualifying for Medicaid Coverage Since Medicaid is only available to people who can prove that they are financially needy, there is a limit on countable assets. This limit is $2000 for an individual, but your personal effects and … [Read More]

Hartford Golden Ager Newsletter Will Keep You Up To Date

Golden Ager Newsletter. This newsletter is produced by the town of East Hartford, and it is a great resource to tap into if you are a local senior citizen. The Top of the List There are a number of different elder law issues that are on the table at the present time, but without question, … [Read More]

Hartford Nursing Homes: Understanding Costs

long-term care around the United States. They have compiled statistics for every state, and they also have numbers for specific metropolitan areas. We practice law in Hartford, Connecticut. According to the study, in 2015, the average annual charge for a private room in a Hartford area nursing home was $160,600. If you are willing to … [Read More]

Demystifying Nursing Homes

LongTermCare.gov. This site is maintained by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, and you can educate yourself if you take some time to explore this very useful website. According to the site, the majority of people who attain senior citizen status will someday need help with their activities of daily living. The … [Read More]