Our regularly updated blog provides important information about elder law and Medicaid planning in Michigan. Learn about the common mistakes that seniors make when preparing for the high cost of long-term care and how an experienced attorney can help you preserve your assets while still qualifying for valuable Medicaid benefits.
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Nursing Homes and Patient RightsIn 1986, the Institute of Medicine conducted a study at the request of Congress to determine what kind of treatment residents of nursing homes were receiving. The study found that too many nursing home residents were being abused, neglected, and receiving inadequate care. In response, the Institute of Medicine proposed a number of reforms to... Read More »
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Seniors and BankruptcyWith the rising costs of healthcare and the decreasing amount of medical coverage offered under most insurance plans, many seniors find themselves struggling to pay expensive medical bills. Further, retired individuals on fixed incomes may find themselves confronted with unexpected medical costs such as long-term care which they struggle to afford. Increasingly, for those seniors... Read More »
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Michigan AASA Offers Farmers’ Markets Vouchers to SeniorsSummer is officially here and that means it’s time for fresh Michigan fruits and vegetables, and lively downtown farmers’ markets. The Michigan Aging and Adult Services Agency (AASA) has recently launched a new program for farmers and market visitors age 60 and up. The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, known as Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH,... Read More »
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Recent Case Provides Relief For Medicare Patients In Nursing Home RehabThe Center for Medicare Advocacy recently announced that the Medicare Policy Manuals have been revised pursuant to a recent case known as Jimmo vs. Sebelius. If you have ever had a loved one in rehab covered by Medicare, you may have been told that your loved one was being released because he or she has “plateaued”. The Jimmo case... Read More »
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A Poem for my Father. . .So, I posted a blog the other day about dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, and about legal planning for these horrible diseases. In the blog, I posted a section of a poem that I wrote for my father. Since I published that blog, I have received a handful of requests to see the entire poem. ... Read More »
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This Dangerous Scam Lost One Man Hundreds of Thousands of DollarsIt all started with a phone call. The 87-year-old man picked up his ringing phone and heard what we’ve all wished to hear: someone announcing that he’d won millions of dollars in a sweepstakes. Fifty million dollars, to be exact. All he had to do, the voice on the phone instructed, was send $23,000 to cover... Read More »
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Gray DivorceWhen a couple who has been married for several years decides to end their marriage, their reasons are usually complex. It may be that after decades together, they have grown apart or because of something as devastating as an affair. While divorce can be one of the most financially and emotionally devastating experiences a person... Read More »
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Retirement Plans and Your Medicaid EligibilityWhen applying for Medicaid, the key issue regarding a retirement plan (for example, your IRA or 401(k)) is whether or not it will be a “countable” asset for the purpose of determining Medicaid eligibility. Eligibility is based upon the amount of assets the applicant has available. To be eligible, a single Medicaid applicant generally cannot... Read More »
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The Importance of Senior WellnessIt is not surprising that having good health during our senior years usually means being able to participate in a variety of enjoyable activities such as spending time with family and friends. It can also mean being able to remain physically and mentally healthy. For older adults prioritizing wellness through routine exercise, positive nutrition, social... Read More »
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Medicaid and Your Long-Term PlansSeniors entering their retirement years are often concerned about planning for their future medical needs. Some may have private health insurance policies in place while others plan to be mostly reliant on Medicare. For many, it may be a surprise to learn that their insurance and Medicare will not include the coverage associated with long-term... Read More »