Co-Agents in Health Care: An Overview
If I need help paying my bills or speaking with my doctor, I have a hard time choosing which of my two children will act as my legal representative. Can't I just name them both? You can, but please don't.…
An Overview of Medicaid Qualification: A Five Year Analysis Without Penalties
Planning for long-term care is imperative because nearly everyone will require it at some point in time. While we cannot predict the timing or level of care, we can take steps to prepare for an unexpected medical and financial crisis…
What Is the Outlook for Social Security and Medicare?
As reported by the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP), 10,000 baby boomers are turning 65 every single day. The deluge of aging Americans and the increase in longevity in the already 65-plus population are the main reasons why the…
Preventing Unexpected Medical Bills
A medical emergency is hard enough, but when huge bills arrive despite your insurance coverage, the pain may only get worse. For example, suppose that you underwent emergency surgery for some reason. You scheduled it at a hospital that participated…
A Look at Long-Term Care Options
Now, more than ever, it is crucial to evaluate your life and plan your healthcare. Americans continue responding to the ever-present threat of COVID-19 in its many iterations, and we are identifying that which is most important in our lives…
Medicaid Waivers for Nursing Facility Care at Home
Those who believe they cannot meet Medicaid's strict income and asset limits for long-term care benefits might want to think again. If you currently demonstrate the need for nursing home facility services, you may meet health eligibility rules for a…
What Effect Do Personal Injury Settlements Have On My SSDI or SSI?
Situational factors may influence the answers to many important questions about how a personal injury settlement affects your benefits from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or whether you should apply for SSDI benefits simultaneously with…
The Impact of COVID-19 on Advance Directives
The importance of advance care planning and directives is as strong as ever after the COVID-19 pandemic began. Responses to vaccinations and understanding their efficacy, reinfection potential, and long-haul symptoms resulting from COVID-19 continue to baffle our scientific understanding. It…