Elder law attorneys pay close attention when lawmakers talk about making changes that impact senior citizens. Medicare is an extremely important piece of the retirement planning puzzle, and any movement with regard to the guidelines is going to be big news. We are hearing a lot of chatter about a reduction in the Medicare eligibility … [Read More]
CHCPE Can Provide In-Home Care Solution
When you start to reach an advanced age, you may find it difficult to take care of all your day-to-day needs. An assisted living facility may enter your mind when you think about the subject, but you probably do not want to leave the comfort and familiarity of your own home. This is fully understandable, … [Read More]
How Common is Alzheimer’s Disease?
Elder law attorneys focus on the eventualities that seniors may face, and many of the challenges stem from Alzheimer’s disease. Everyone has heard of it, but a lot of people are not aware of its widespread nature and the overall impact it has on society. Alzheimer’s Association Statistics The contact form if you would rather … [Read More]
Can You Qualify for Medicaid as a Homeowner?
We are going to look at Medicaid and home ownership in this post. But before we focus on this subject, we will explain why Medicaid should be on your radar if you will qualify for Medicare. Long-Term Care Costs The United States Department of Health and Human Services tells us that 70 percent of seniors … [Read More]
Should You Carry Long-Term Care Insurance?
Before we take a look at the pros and cons of long-term care insurance, we should explain why it is relevant. Indeed, it is easy to be confused when you know you will qualify for Medicare as a senior citizen. Long-term care has to be covered, right? Whether it makes sense or not, the Medicare … [Read More]
Connecticut Assisted Living Costs Went Up in 2020
When you think about retirement planning, do you consider the potential impact of long-term care costs? Most people are more focused on travel, leisure activities, and quality time with their families, and this is understandable. Clearly, you want to think about the good times that you will enjoy during your golden years, but there is … [Read More]
Medicaid Spouse Allowances Will Rise in 2021
On the surface, it can seem as though Medicaid would not be relevant to someone that is going to qualify for Medicare as a senior citizen. The reason why Medicaid is important is because it will pay for a stay in a nursing home, and Medicare does not cover custodial care. Nursing homes are extremely … [Read More]
Does Medicaid Count Assets in a Living Trust?
Before we get to the question that serves as the title this blog post, there are some people that don’t understand why they would ever have to worry about Medicaid coverage. We will provide a brief explanation to make that clear, and then we will move on to the subject at hand. Medicare and Long-Term … [Read More]
Medicaid Waiver Can Provide In-Home Care Solution
One inconvenient truth that you have to accept when you are looking ahead toward your elder years is the matter of living assistance. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, 70 percent of seniors will need help with their activities of daily living. Granted, some people can get by with limited … [Read More]
Can Medicaid Take Your Home?
The majority of senior citizens will eventually need help with their activities of daily living, and about one third of them will reside in nursing homes. In Connecticut where we practice law, the average cost for year in a nursing home is approximately $150,000. Medicare is the primary insurance provider for seniors. Since most elders … [Read More]
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