According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), Americans lose between 2.6 and 36.5 billion dollars in assets and money each year to elder financial fraud and abuse. And although self-reported financial exploitation occurs at higher rates … [Read more...] about Financial Abuse and Elder Fraud: Watch for the Signs
Elder Law
How to Qualify for Medicaid: A Five Year Look-Back Without Penalties
Almost everyone will need long-term care at some point in their lives, so planning is essential. While we cannot predict the timing or level of care, we can take steps to prepare for an unexpected medical and financial crisis to help reduce the … [Read more...] about How to Qualify for Medicaid: A Five Year Look-Back Without Penalties
Telehealth Coverage Has Been Scaled Back by Health Insurers
The coronavirus pandemic has put unprecedented strain on health systems and hospitals. There has been a need to increase and safeguard healthcare staff as well as non-COVID-19 patients, testing and treating infected patients, expanding critical care … [Read more...] about Telehealth Coverage Has Been Scaled Back by Health Insurers
The 3 Reasons Veterans Should Consult a Lawyer
It is sad and startling how many veterans' benefits are tangled up in the system. A quick internet search can lead to story after story of veterans who have struggled to receive the benefits that are owed to them. Robert DiCicco spent his final years … [Read more...] about The 3 Reasons Veterans Should Consult a Lawyer
Is My SSDI or SSI Affected by Personal Injury Settlements?
Answers to questions about how personal injury settlements affect your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and whether or not you should apply for SSDI and pursue a personal injury claim at the … [Read more...] about Is My SSDI or SSI Affected by Personal Injury Settlements?
Eight Trillion Dollars, Medicaid, and the Cost of Senior Living
The need for affordable long-term care services has increased dramatically in America. Costs are exorbitantly expensive whether you struggle to pay premiums for a long-term care insurance policy or monthly bills from a nursing home. The US Department … [Read more...] about Eight Trillion Dollars, Medicaid, and the Cost of Senior Living
Abuse of Elders During the Coronavirus Pandemic
There are many forms of elder abuse, and it may present itself in multiple ways simultaneously in older adults’ lives. Sadly, elder abuse events are significantly underreported. The National Council on Aging reports that estimates range as high as … [Read more...] about Abuse of Elders During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Massive Fraud Scheme Against Seniors
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) recently conducted the largest ever elder fraud sweep and charged over 250 defendants with fraud, representing over 750 million dollars. In each case, the defendants allegedly engaged in financial tactics that … [Read more...] about Massive Fraud Scheme Against Seniors
