Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Beware Coronavirus Scams that Exploit Unity and Commitment

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We’re witnessing a phenomenal solidarity of people around the world stepping up during the global emergency of Covid-19. Apparently, cyberc...
Thursday, March 19, 2020

3-Day Hospital Stay Rule Waived for SNF Transfers During the National Emergency

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On the heels of the declaration of a national emergency, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is waiving the requirement t...
Monday, March 16, 2020

Federal Elder Fraud Hotline Announced

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Attorney General Barr announced the launch of a National Elder Fraud Hotline , which will provide services to seniors who may be victims of...
Friday, March 13, 2020

Only One-Third of Seniors Think They Can Age in Place

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There is a significant gap between the number of U.S. adults who want to age in place and those who actually believe they will be able to...
Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Beware Direct Transfer Designations (TODs and PODs)- Part II: Ohio Transfer of Death Designation Affidavit (TODDA) for Real Estate- Lapse of Insurance Coverage

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OHIO TODDA FORM CAPTURED  FREE ONLINE Ohio law allows individuals who want to avoid probate to provide for the automatic transfer of their r...
Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Irrevocable Trust Assets Found Available Resources for Medicaid in Arkansas

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  Assets in a Medicaid applicant’s irrevocable trust are available resources for Medicaid spend down, because the trustee had the discretio...
Friday, February 21, 2020

Aging in Place in a Community

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Ocean Atlantic Sotheby’s International Realty authored an excellent article , entitled,  The Many Benefits of Aging in a Community , in the ...
Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Rising Gray Divorce Rate Complicating Planning

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The rise in “gray divorce,” or split-ups among couples over the age of 50, is causing an increase in family conflicts and complicating fi...
Monday, February 10, 2020

VA Initiates Family Caregiving Program

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ID 89103462 © Iakov Filimonov | Dreamstime.com Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals are undertaking a new effort focused on as...
Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Community Spouse's Annuity Cannot Be Recovered by State

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Estate recovery is the authority of a state to recover costs for services rendered under the State Medicaid program upon the Medicaid rec...