Elder Law News

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused nursing home staffing shortages across the United States, even forcing some nursing homes to close, but some states have been hit harder than others. A new [...]

In an alarming number of cases, private Medicare Advantage plans are denying coverage for medical services that would be covered under original Medicare, according to a federal investigation. [...]

My mom has a revocable trust that she set up more than 15 years ago. If we change it to an irrevocable [...]

If you apply for long-term care assistance through Medicaid and your application is denied, it may feel hopeless. The good news is that you can appeal the decision. 

After a Medicaid recipient dies, can Medicaid recoup benefits from the recipient’s IRA? The IRA was not [...]

Leaving a nursing home to return home is a goal for many residents and their families, but it requires careful consideration. While returning home is a good move for some, it won't work for [...]

If you have Medicare, you can now receive up to eight free rapid at-home Covid-19 tests a month at participating pharmacies. 

I am an agent under a power of attorney for my mother, who has dementia. Social Security would not speak to me over the phone about establishing an online account because they didn't see me as [...]

When a married couple applies for Medicaid, the Medicaid agency must analyze the couple’s income and assets as of a particular date to determine eligibility. This is called the “snapshot” date [...]

I had promised to help my son with his education costs. He has graduated (he is 25 and not my dependent). He owes approximately $100,000 in student loans. If I make a payment of more than [...]