On behalf of Johnson Hobbs Squires LLP | Nov 13, 2018 | Elder Law, Firm News
Do you have the right Medicare plan? It is fall, which means it is time to think about whether your current plan is still giving you the best coverage or whether a new plan could save you money or offer better coverage. Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, during...
On behalf of Johnson Hobbs Squires LLP | Oct 9, 2018 | Elder Law, Firm News
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has finalized new rules that make it more difficult to qualify for long-term care benefits. The rules establish an asset limit, a look-back period, and asset transfer penalties for claimants applying for VA pension benefits,...
On behalf of Johnson Hobbs Squires LLP | Aug 14, 2018 | Elder Law, Firm News
To prevent fraud and fight identity theft, the federal government is issuing new cards to all Medicare beneficiaries that will no longer have beneficiaries’ Social Security numbers on them. The government began mailing the cards in April 2018 and the new cards...
On behalf of Johnson Hobbs Squires LLP | Jul 24, 2018 | Elder Law, Firm News
Medicare is extending its offer of relief from penalties for certain Medicare beneficiaries who enrolled in Medicare Part A and had coverage through the individual marketplace. Beneficiaries who qualify will be able to enroll in Medicare Part B without paying a...
On behalf of Johnson Hobbs Squires LLP | Jul 12, 2018 | Elder Law, Firm News
Although a nursing home cannot require a child to be personally liable for their parent’s nursing home bill, there are circumstances in which children can end up having to pay, and it is extremely important to read any admission agreements carefully before...
On behalf of Johnson Hobbs Squires LLP | Jun 26, 2018 | Elder Law, Firm News
Arizona and Florida are the latest states to request a waiver from the requirement that states provide three months of retroactive Medicaid coverage to eligible Medicaid recipients.Medicaid law allows a Medicaid applicant to be eligible for benefits for up to three...
On behalf of Johnson Hobbs Squires LLP | Jun 12, 2018 | Elder Law, Firm News
New rules have been put in place to protect seniors with brokerage accounts from financial scams that could drain the accounts before anyone notices.As the population ages, elder financial abuse is a mounting problem. Vulnerable seniors can become victims of scammers...
On behalf of Johnson Hobbs Squires LLP | Apr 24, 2018 | Elder Law, Firm News
A new federal law is designed to address the growing problem of elder abuse. The law supports efforts to better understand, prevent, and combat both financial and physical abuse of elders.The prevalence of elder abuse is hard to calculate because it is underreported,...
On behalf of Johnson Hobbs Squires LLP | Apr 17, 2018 | Elder Law, Firm News
Medicaid law imposes a penalty period if you transferred assets within five years of applying, but what if the transfers had nothing to do with Medicaid? It is difficult to do, but if you can prove you made the transfers for a purpose other than to qualify for...
On behalf of Johnson Hobbs Squires LLP | Apr 10, 2018 | Elder Law, Firm News
The federal government is issuing new Medicare cards to all Medicare beneficiaries. To prevent fraud and fight identity theft, the new cards will no longer have beneficiaries’ Social Security numbers on them.The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)...
