Medicaid Planning

Medicare Open Enrollment Period Ends 12/31/09

Dec 13, 2009

It is that time of year again — time to reassess whether your Medicare plan is working for you. Me...

Health Care Reform And Long Term Care

Dec 13, 2009

Many of our clients have asked us what impact, if any, the legislative health care reform being cons...

Annual Nursing Home Cost Close To $80,000/year

Nov 16, 2009

Price rollbacks throughout the U.S. economy during the past year did not apply to long-term care ser...

Book Review – Can We Talk?

Oct 20, 2009

Although talking to your parents about money can be difficult, not discussing finances now could mea...

Medicaid To Stop Payment For Certain Services

Jul 22, 2009

Due to budget cuts, Michigan’s Medicaid program has begun limiting coverage for certain medical ex...

Avoiding The Medicare Part D Doughnut Hole

Jul 22, 2009

If a senior has Medicare Part D, they may be at risk of falling into the coverage gap, or the so-cal...

Medicaid Planning With A Solely For The Benefit Of Trust

Feb 14, 2009

If someone is in need of nursing home level care, and if they don’t have long term care insurance,...

The Importance Of A Durable Power Of Attorney

Jan 17, 2009

A “Durable” Power of Attorney (”DPOA”) should be a part of every estate plan, regardless of ...

New Five-star Rating System For Nursing Homes

Jan 17, 2009

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has unveiled a one- to five-star rating syste...

Home Caretaker & Personal Care Contracts

Aug 13, 2008

Michigan recently changed its Medicaid eligibility rules regarding the treatment of payments made to...