When a Social Security Recipient Dies, Survivors May Be Eligible for Benefits Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack says that when a social security recipient dies or a loved one pass away, there are lots of considerations, including what happens to their Social Security. The decedent’s payments need to be stopped, but survivor’s benefits may be…
Can You Appeal Medicare Observation Status? Medicare Beneficiaries Win Right to Appeal “Observation Status” Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack knows that a federal court has ruled that hospitalized Medicare beneficiaries who were switched from inpatient to observation status can appeal the decision, making it easier for them to receive coverage for subsequent nursing home care.…
Medicare Won’t Cover Rapid At-Home Covid Tests Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack says that Americans’ ability to quickly and easily test for Covid-19 is one of the most important tools for stopping the infection’s spread. This is why the Biden administration recently announced it is requiring private insurers to cover the cost of up to…
Can Someone Be Declared Legally Incompetent? Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack says that if a loved one is experiencing memory loss or suddenly making poor decisions, you may want the court to appoint a guardian, which requires a declaration of incompetence. Determining whether someone is incompetent to make their own decisions is a complicated process.…
California Removing Asset Test Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack knows that California is making big changes to how it determines Medicaid eligibility for long-term care by eliminating the requirement that applicants have limited assets. While the rules apply only to California right now, other states may follow suit. Medicaid covers long-term care for the elderly…
Nursing Home Staffing Crisis Taking a Devastating Toll on Residents, Their Families, and Hospitals An Estate Planning Attorney in Corona Joseph Hudack says that the nursing home staffing crisis taking a devastating toll on residents, their families, and hospitals. Overwhelmed by the stress of long hours, low pay, and exposure to the COVID-19 virus, nursing…
Nursing Home Turnover Rates and Weekend Help Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack says that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will add data on nursing home turnover rates and weekend staffing levels to its Care Compare website, giving consumers another tool when choosing a nursing home. The official Medicare website…
Nursing Home Workers Salary Study Raising the minimum wage by as little as 10 percent would significantly improve the safety and health of nursing home residents, according to new research “Nursing Home Workers Salary”. Most direct care in nursing homes is provided by nursing assistants, who make up about 40 percent of the nursing home…
Pandemic May Affect Long-Term Care Insurance Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack knows that the coronavirus pandemic may affect long-term care insurance, a devastating impact on the elderly, particularly those in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. This has raised questions about how the virus has influenced the costs and provision of long-term care insurance,…
Fight Over James Brown’s Estate Litigation over James Brown’s estate has been dragging on for 14 years, but the case took a big step towards resolution when the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that the woman claiming a spousal share in Mr. Brown’s estate was never legally married to him. Mr. Brown, known as the…