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Rivkin Radler LLP

Elder Law Is for Everyone Part 1: Long-Term Care Planning

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Notwithstanding the concept of a “youth culture,” we all want the chance to grow old and live life on our terms, which takes thoughtful planning. Elder law planning is as important as having a healthy lifestyle and planning...more

Offit Kurman

Why Caregiving Matters More Than Ever in America

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When Bradley Cooper released his new PBS documentary “Caregiving,” he didn’t just share a deeply personal narrative, he opened the door to a long-overdue national reckoning. His story of bathing his father, of holding his...more

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC

The Power of a POA: Why We Must Keep Spreading the Word

As attorneys, we all understand the critical importance of appointing a legal agent to manage financial decisions in the event of incapacity. Most of us have our own Powers of Attorney in place—and likely for our parents as...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Aging with Dignity: Why Home and Community-Based Services (“HCBS”) Matter

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With federal budget cuts to Medicaid and other social service programs looming, increased attention is being placed on home and community-based (“HCBS”) Medicaid benefits. A recent opinion piece in the Los Angeles Times...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

What Impact Could the HHS Downsizing Have on Older Adults?

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been undergoing organizational changes and layoffs in recent weeks. These changes include the dismantling of such agencies as the Administration for Community...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

Medicaid Cuts And Seniors

Many individuals do not think about how the Medicaid program affects older adults. Rather, Medicare and Social Security are at the top of the list. While these programs support seniors, Medicaid also plays a crucial role,...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Medicaid Under Threat: How Budget Cuts Will Harm New Jersey’s Most Vulnerable

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Last month, House Republicans introduced a budget resolution that would drastically cut funding for social welfare programs such as Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”) if passed. Unfortunately,...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Medicaid Applicants: Protecting Your Healthy Spouse in 2025

For millions of seniors nationwide, Medicaid provides a safety net for people who find themselves requiring long-term care. Most Americans aged 65 and older – roughly 70 percent – will need these kinds of services in their...more

Cozen O'Connor

Top Ten Reasons You Need an Elder Law Attorney

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As the chair of the Elder Law Practice Group, I see a lot of issues that the firm’s clients encounter in their personal lives. As we begin the new year, I thought it appropriate to write about the areas of our practice that...more

McCarter & English, LLP

CMS Adopts New Age-Friendly Hospital Measure for Care of Older Adults for CY 2025 Reporting

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has adopted an age-friendly quality hospital measure in its most recent final rule addressing prospective payment systems, policy changes, and quality program requirements...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Medicaid Final Agency Decision Reaffirms Criteria Necessary to Qualify for Caregiver Child Exception

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Certain Medicaid programs impose a transfer penalty on applicants who have transferred resources (assets) for less than fair market value within five (5) years preceding the Medicaid application. Simply stated, the transfer...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Possible Changes to Medicaid Payback Rules: What’s Ahead?

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Recent coverage from reputable news sources such as The New York Times and Associated Press has brought renewed attention to the detrimental effects of Medicaid estate recovery on families. Understanding Medicaid: Medicaid...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Elder Law and Special Needs Newsletter: April 2024 Issue

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Check out our April Elder Law and Special Needs newsletter! Our legal team explores important topics including beneficiary designations and the recent updates to the Medicaid divisor, which came into effect this month....more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Getting Help When Providing Care at Home for Aging Parents

As they grow older, your parents may prefer to continue living in their home rather than moving to a long-term care facility. They are not alone in this; more than three-quarters of adults over the age of 50 say they would...more

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

ELDER LAW LEGAL UPDATE: Important Changes to Social Security Income, Medicaid Resource and Income Allowances, and Regional Rates...

The Elder Law Practice Group at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman would like to share some important Elder Law legal updates with our clients and professional partners that will impact Medicaid eligibility for applicants/recipients...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Elder Law and Special Needs Newsletter: February 2024 Issue

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Our February Elder Law and Special Needs newsletter is now available! In this issue, our attorneys delve into timely topics such as recent legislative developments in New Jersey. Specifically, we explore new laws designed to...more

Stark & Stark

New Jersey Intends to Suspend Two South Jersey Nursing Homes from Medicaid

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The New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) Medicaid Fraud Unit has moved to suspend two South Jersey nursing homes from New Jersey Medicaid, citing poor conditions at the facilities and evidence that their owners...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

2024 Standard Protections for Spouses of Medicaid Applicants

Each fall, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) renews the federal guidelines that seek to protect individuals whose spouses are applying for or receiving Medicaid long-term care benefits....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The PACE Solution to Increasing Demands for Long-Term Services and Supports in the U.S.

As individuals continue to live longer beyond retirement and the U.S. population size of those 65 years and older continues to increase, the demand for long-term services and supports (“LTSS”) is also expected to increase....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Massachusetts AG Announces Creation of New Elder Justice Unit, Appoints Experienced Health Care Prosecutor As Head

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Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) Andrea Joy Campbell announced the creation of a new Elder Justice Unit, which will use existing resources to protect and promote the safety and well-being of elders through enforcement...more

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What Do You Mean I am Responsible for Mom and Dad’s Nursing Home Bills?

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Adult children in Pennsylvania with aging parents might be shocked to learn that they can be financially responsible for their parents’ nursing home bills. Pennsylvania, along with many other states, has filial support laws...more

Ruder Ware

Is Medicaid for a Spouse Possible Without Breaking the Bank?

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Paying for nursing-home and long-term care can seem daunting when the cost can be $5,000 to $12,000 per month – or more. When a married couple is no longer able or willing to privately pay out of pocket for care and chooses...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Proposal Calls for Increased Transparency of Ownership for Privately Owned Nursing Homes

Continuing the theme of increased transparency of ownership of nursing homes included in the 2010 Affordable Care Act, the White House issued a Fact Sheet titled “Protecting Seniors and People with Disabilities by Improving...more

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Wisconsin Department of Health Services Increases Monthly Spousal Income Allowance

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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services recently announced the “minimum monthly maintenance needs allowance” (“MMMNA”) will be increased from $2,873.34 to $2,903.34 starting on July 1, 2021.  As part of laws designed to...more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

How Should We Celebrate Elder Law Month?

With 2020 in the rear view mirror and 2021 well underway, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to generate urgency for elder law planning for those most at risk. May is National Elder Law Month which allows the opportunity to...more

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