12 Free Preventive Services Medicare Provides
Retirees are entitled to a variety of preventive tests and services once they sign up for Medicare at age 65. Some of these screenings are provided with no out-of-pocket costs…
Retirees are entitled to a variety of preventive tests and services once they sign up for Medicare at age 65. Some of these screenings are provided with no out-of-pocket costs…
Medicaid is the federal medical insurance program for persons who are elderly or disabled. While it is subject to federal legal minimum standards for coverage, the states are given wide…
We have helped many clients get their spouse or parent on Medicaid to help pay for nursing home care. One frequent question has been “Can Medicaid take my parent’s (or…
Courtney Elder Law Associates Law Firm, released an article discussing "Transferring Guardianship Across State Lines", if you would like to know more Please continue reading here. The U.S. Census Bureau…
Based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) from the third quarter of 2014 through the third quarter of 2016, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries will receive…
We have been asked on many occasions whether a parent’s will, deed or power of attorney could be challenged. There are two basic reasons why such documents may be overturned…
Potentially serious drug interactions are a daily threat to older people who take multiple medications and supplements, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. One drug can affect the…
October is Special Needs Planning Month. A large part of our practice at Courtney Elder Law Associates is helping the families of children and adults with disabilities plan for their…
Extension of Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act has not only shielded low-income Americans from out-of-pocket medical costs, but has also improved their overall financial health. That’s what researchers…
We are often asked whether a trust will help a client obtain Medicaid eligibility. Assets may be conveyed to an irrevocable trust so that those assets will not be counted…