When it comes to filing an application for Medicaid, the process can be quite daunting. Hiring a professional at Bellomo & Associates can relieve the
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The Bumpy Ride of Care for Your Parents
“Thanks to Father Time and copious amounts of prescription drugs, people are living longer. But with longer lives comes the potential for increased healthcare needs.”
The Fine Print about Reverse Mortgages
A reverse mortgage is a mortgage you can take out when you’re 62 years or older. This plan lets you stay in your home as
Elder Law Attorneys Help Seniors and Their Families
The (Fort Worth TX) Star-Telegram recently published an article, “Elder care attorneys can help with long-term care, Medicaid.” The article explained that this segment of
Medicare’s Observation Status Can Have You Seeing Extra Dollar Signs
If you’re in the hospital under “observation status,” which is a Medicare designation applied to patients deemed insufficiently ill for formal admission, but still too
“SNF” Doesn’t Stand for “Sunday Night Football” When Talking About Medicaid and Medicare
Can you believe the average cost for a one-bedroom unit in an assisted living facility is nearly $42,000 a year in our country? These long-term-care
Before You Panic and Sell the Family Home, Talk with an Elder Law Attorney
Let’s look at a difficult but very common scenario where a husband or wife has an immediate need for nursing home care. Unfortunately, the couple
Miller Time in Missouri: Qualified Income Trusts Are OK to Use
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently reported in “Trusts sidestep Missouri income limit for home care” that the Missouri Department of Social Services now recognizes Qualified
Start Thinking about Medicaid
It is no wonder folks put off thinking about it, says The USA Today in “Navigating Medicaid for elder care can be as painful as
Long-Term Care in Most Folks’ Future
“Nobody wants to be old … and life goes faster than you think.” With more people expected to need long-term care and nursing homes starting
The Medicare Mess and How to Tackle it Next Year
If the government doesn’t act soon, nearly one-third of Medicare beneficiaries will face a 50 percent increase in their Part B premiums for 2016, while
Help with Complex Medicaid Planning
Estate planning frequently addresses property transfers in contemplation of death while elder law considers retirement income issues. While it is easy to consider the two