Reunions, graduations, birthdays, and holidays: Whatever the occasion, nursing home residents don’t want to miss out on family gatherings, but may be afraid that they will lose Medicare or Medicaid coverage if they leave the nursing home. In most cases, Medicare recipients can leave for a day or two, although the nursing home may bill Read more about Will You Lose Medicare or Medicaid If You Leave the Nursing Home to Visit Family?[…]

Promissory notes can be a valuable tool in Medicaid planning, as illustrated by a recent federal district court case. In order to be eligible for Medicaid benefits, a nursing home resident may not have more than $2,000 in assets (in most states). If used properly, a promissory note can help a nursing home resident reach Read more about How Can Promissory Notes Be Used in Medicaid Planning?[…]

Most older Americans want to remain in their homes as long as possible.  For growing numbers of elders – and concerned family members – this is only possible with the help of a home care aide.  As we discuss in another article, there are two basic types of aides and two ways to engage one: Read more about 12 Interview Questions to Ask an In-Home Aide[…]

The new federal agency that protects the financial interests of the nation’s consumers is urging tougher regulation of the professional designations that financial advisors use to market their services to seniors. As ElderLawAnswers has previously reported, authoritative sounding titles like “certified senior advisor” or “certified retirement counselor” are often not what they seem.  Thousands of financial Read more about Federal Agency Urges Crackdown on the Profusion of Senior Financial Designations[…]