Long Term Care Planning – Should I Wait and See?
I consistently emphasize that we can achieve the most favorable results for our clients with the benefit of time, meaning we want to work with clients as far as possible before they reach crisis mode. I know, however, that there is a general resistance to taking action. Long term care
What Happens When the Healthy Spouse Dies Before the Medicaid Spouse? Part 2
Last week we were discussing Judy’s problem with Medicaid. Her dad, Joe, was about to lose his Medicaid status unless he complied with New Jersey’s elective share law, something Judy had never heard of. I explained to Judy that many states have such a law. It is designed to protect an unsuspecting
What Happens When the Healthy Spouse Dies Before the Medicaid Spouse? ( Part 1)
Joe and Mary had been married for 20 years, a second marriage for both. They each had children from a previous marriage. As they both aged and needed more care their respective children stepped in. When Joe eventually needed nursing home care his daughter, Judy, handled his finances while Mary’s
Medicare Settlement – How will it change things?
Last week I was discussing the recent settlement in the case of Jimmo v. Sebelius that will have a huge impact on Medicare recipients who need rehabilitative services at home or in a skilled nursing facility. We’ll have to wait and see how this affects care in the long term