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How Can You Avoid Unwanted Medical Care?

April 26, 2022Elder Law

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An elder law lawyer can help you to take steps to protect your future. One of the most important of those steps involves providing instructions regarding medical care that you wish to receive and medical care that you wish to decline. Having control over your own bodily autonomy is vital, but you need to act in advance because a day may come that you cannot communicate your preferences about the care you are interested in undergoing.  The Law Office of Michael Robinson, P.C. will assist you … [Read more...] about How Can You Avoid Unwanted Medical Care?

Alzheimer’s Disease: The Inconvenient Truth

October 5, 2021Elder Law

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As elder law attorneys, we have a finger on the pulse of matters that are going to be of interest to senior citizens. One of the most pressing factors that we see day after day is the impact of Alzheimer’s disease. Everyone should have a thorough understanding of its reach along with the legal and financial implications. Aging of the Population During the period between 1943 and 1964, unprecedented numbers of infants were born. This has been dubbed the “baby boom,” and if you take a moment to … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Disease: The Inconvenient Truth

Original Infrastructure Plan Would Boost In-Home Care for Seniors

August 5, 2021Elder Law

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We keep a finger on the pulse of legislative measures that can have an impact on government benefits for senior citizens. The Biden administration has proposed some changes that would be welcomed by most elders, and one of them was included in the original infrastructure plan. In-Home Care If you ever need help with your activities of daily living, would you prefer to receive the care in your own home? Many people would say yes, and without question, the familiar surroundings can be … [Read more...] about Original Infrastructure Plan Would Boost In-Home Care for Seniors

Medicaid Planning: What Happens to the Beneficiary’s Income?

July 15, 2021Elder Law

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In this post, we are going to look at the provisions that are made for a healthy spouse when their spouse is applying for Medicaid. Why should you worry about Medicaid eligibility when you will qualify for Medicare when you are 65? Simply put, Medicare does not cover long-term care. Nursing homes and in-home caregivers are very expensive, and 52 percent of elders will need paid care at some point according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Medicaid will pick … [Read more...] about Medicaid Planning: What Happens to the Beneficiary’s Income?

What Is the 2021 New York Medicaid Asset Limit?

June 29, 2021Elder Law

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The Medicaid program should be on your radar even if you have health insurance and you are going to qualify for Medicare as a senior citizen. Why would this be the case? Medicare does not pay for a stay in a nursing home, and it does not cover in-home custodial care. This is a big deal, because nursing homes and in-home caregivers are extremely expensive. You are looking at somewhere in the vicinity of $170,000 for a year in a nursing home in the Rochester area. The annual rate for a … [Read more...] about What Is the 2021 New York Medicaid Asset Limit?

Four Key Facts About Medicaid Planning

June 10, 2021Elder Law

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Medicaid should be on your radar even if you will qualify for Medicare as a senior because Medicaid will pay for long-term care. That’s right, Medicare does not cover the custodial care that nursing homes provide. Just over half of seniors will need some type of paid care, and 35 percent of elders will reside in nursing homes eventually. You certainly don’t want to pay these costs out of your pockets unless they are as deep as the Grand Canyon. The median annual charge for a private room … [Read more...] about Four Key Facts About Medicaid Planning

Medicaid Planning: No One Is Immune

May 20, 2021Elder Law

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There is a psychological barrier that you have to cross at some point if you are going to preserve your legacy for the benefit of your loved ones. We are conditioned to be self-sufficient, and anything less, that this is considered to be unacceptable. If you have surgery or break a bone, you probably downplay it and tell everyone that you will be back on your feet as soon as possible. This type of can-do attitude can be beneficial on the one hand, but on the other hand, it can get in the … [Read more...] about Medicaid Planning: No One Is Immune

Alzheimer’s Disease and Long-Term Care Planning

May 11, 2021Elder Law

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We have all heard of Alzheimer’s disease, but there are some facts about it that will probably surprise you. In the field of elder law, the most pressing matters are impacted by Alzheimer’s, so you should understand the facts when you are looking ahead toward the future. Unpleasant Reality Many people assume that Alzheimer’s disease strikes a relatively small percentage of the elder population, but the statistics tell a different tale. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about 6 million … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Disease and Long-Term Care Planning

Medicaid Planning: Take Action to Protect Your Legacy

April 6, 2021Elder Law

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When your property is passed on to your loved ones after you are gone, your legacy will live on. We all need monetary assets, but there is also a sentimental component, so these transfers are quite meaningful. As you start to get up there in years and contemplate your legacy, asset protection should be in the forefront of your thinking, because there is a looming threat. Long-Term Care Costs Once you reach the age of 67, your life expectancy is 87 years if you are woman, and it is 85 years … [Read more...] about Medicaid Planning: Take Action to Protect Your Legacy

Modifications and Medicaid Waiver Can Provide a Solution

March 18, 2021Elder Law

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When you are planning ahead for your retirement years, you will naturally budget for expenses that are relatively easy to anticipate. The golden years can be a reward for all of your hard work, a time when you can enjoy leisure activities, travel, and cross things off your bucket list. This is well and good, but there is the other side of the rainbow. The twilight years can present a financial challenge in the form of long-term care costs. Sobering Statistics Everyone knows that some people … [Read more...] about Modifications and Medicaid Waiver Can Provide a Solution

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