Elder Law

Medicaid Must Be Administered by a Single State AgencyMedicaid Must Be Administered by a Single State Agency

Medicaid Must Be Administered by a Single State Agency

A single state agency must be designated to administer or supervise the administration of the State Plan. 42 U.S.C. §…

3 years ago
Medicaid is a co-operative Federal and State ProgramMedicaid is a co-operative Federal and State Program

Medicaid is a co-operative Federal and State Program

Medicaid is a cooperative venture of the state and federal governments. If a state chooses to participate in the Medicaid…

3 years ago
Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 8-19-2022Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 8-19-2022

Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 8-19-2022

We regularly post links to news articles and other resources related to Elder Law and Special Needs Law. We focus…

3 years ago
Don’t pledge your IRA as collateral or you might lose creditor protectionDon’t pledge your IRA as collateral or you might lose creditor protection

Don’t pledge your IRA as collateral or you might lose creditor protection

Retirement accounts that qualify under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) are generally protected from creditors, bankruptcy proceedings and…

3 years ago
Articles – Week of August 19, 2022Articles – Week of August 19, 2022

Articles – Week of August 19, 2022

We regularly scour the internet looking for information relating to elder care, special needs and elder law. Although we review…

3 years ago
How to Communicate with Courts, Parties in Litigation and OthersHow to Communicate with Courts, Parties in Litigation and Others

How to Communicate with Courts, Parties in Litigation and Others

There are times when formal "legal" communication is necessary. This post addresses several instances regarding how that can be done.…

3 years ago
Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 8-12-2022Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 8-12-2022

Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 8-12-2022

We regularly post links to news articles and other resources related to Elder Law and Special Needs Law. We focus…

3 years ago
Can a nursing home resident leave for a family meal while covered under Medicare days?Can a nursing home resident leave for a family meal while covered under Medicare days?

Can a nursing home resident leave for a family meal while covered under Medicare days?

Sometimes nursing home residents want to leave the nursing home to visit family or just get some fresh are. So…

3 years ago
Living in your head (aka social media) instead of the real world can be dangerousLiving in your head (aka social media) instead of the real world can be dangerous

Living in your head (aka social media) instead of the real world can be dangerous

In this day and age, people are glued to their smart phones and other electronic devices. They hardly look up…

3 years ago
Resources for Older VeteransResources for Older Veterans

Resources for Older Veterans

In an August 2022 blog post, the VA urged Veterans to check out resources for Older Veterans. The post states,…

3 years ago