Elder Law & Estate Planning News
Medicare Will Now Cover Medically Necessary Dental Care
In November 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that Medicare coverage will be expanded to include medically necessary dental services.
Protecting Spouses of Medicaid Applicants: 2023 Guidelines
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2023 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of institutionalized Medicaid recipients may keep, as well as related Medicaid figures.
Does Medicare Pay for Assisted Living?
Assisted living facilities support older adults with daily living while fostering their independence. Individuals who do not require round-the-clock nursing but need help with everyday activities like bathing, housekeeping, medications, and meal preparation can benefit from assisted living.
What to Do When Medicare Denies Coverage
If Medicare refuses to cover your care, do not assume this means you will have to take on the financial burden.
Getting Medicare Food Benefits
Although original Medicare does not offer food benefits, some Medicare Advantage plans provide a grocery allowance or cover meal delivery.
Pros and Cons of a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust
A MAPT is one option a person may use to protect their assets from Medicaid and nursing homes or long-term care. Consider some pros and cons of MAPTs to see if this long-term care strategy is right for you.
After a Dementia Diagnosis: Preparing for the Future
Fortunately, receiving a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s does not mean that you cannot execute legal documents or make decisions about plans for your future finances and health care.
Will Medicare Pay for Housekeeping Services?
Coverage of housekeeping services can depend on several factors.
Be Cautious of Generic Health Care Proxy Forms
If you have ever been admitted to the hospital, you have likely been asked to sign a health care proxy form.
Comparing Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage
Recent research examined the differences between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
Savings for Seniors: Lower Medicare Part B Premiums in 2023
For the first time in more than 10 years, Medicare Part B enrollees will see some of their costs decline.
Resources for Caregivers of Older Adults with Dementia
Although caring for people with dementia can be challenging, a variety of resources can help caregivers assist their loved ones.
What You Need to Know About Medicaid’s Personal Needs Allowance
Seniors living in Medicaid-funded nursing homes receive a personal needs allowance – a monthly stipend the Medicaid recipient can use to pay for needs that Medicaid does not cover.
What Are Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts?
When you put your assets in a MAPT, Medicaid in certain states will not count the money in the trust toward its resource limit.
Majority of Adult Children Cannot Support Boomer Parents, Surveys Find
A recent survey finds that 55 percent of adult children say they are not financially prepared to help their Baby Boomer parents cope with rising inflation and living expenses.
