In the future, long-term care is expected to undergo major changes, presenting a number of challenges. A multi-faceted approach that includes policy changes, investment in the health care workforce, technology advancements, and a shift toward person-centered and community-based care models…
On May 11, 2023, the Covid Public Health Emergency (PHE) was formally ended by the federal government. The conclusion of the PHE also ended a requirement of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) that kept people continuously enrolled in…
The Medicaid agency reviews a beneficiary’s eligibility for continued Medicaid coverage during the Medicaid redetermination process. Typically, this process occurs annually. However, during the pandemic, the federal government enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), requiring continuous Medicaid enrollment without redetermination…
Medicaid is a federal program that provides financial assistance to individuals who meet the minimum income and asset requirements for nursing home care, assisted living, in-home care, and adult foster care. As a result of these rules, many candidates give…
Guardianship most commonly implies that a minor child is under the care of an adult relative or friend. However, you can employ the process to obtain legal rights over elderly or aging adults, usually, parents, who are losing their physical…
Long-term care will be necessary for 70% of seniors during their lifetime. It’s estimated that the average cost of long-term care during the last five years of life is $233,00- $367,000. Those with long-term care insurance are still paying $140,000 out of…
It is a considerable legal responsibility to act and advocate on behalf of an aging parent when you become their guardian. The duties include a parent’s daily care, medical care, and possibly financial decisions made on their behalf. Many guardians…
As a federal-state partnership program for health and long-term care benefits, Medicaid is of vital importance to seniors and disabled people. Qualifications for Medicaid vary by state, with overarching federal guidelines. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), a nonprofit organization focusing…
If you are dealing with Medicaid and inheritances, it is possible to make mistakes. The consequences of those mistakes can be severe. When a person is drawing Medicaid benefits and inherits money or property, that inheritance jeopardizes the benefits. The…