Elder Law News, April 2020
Nursing homes are notoriously understaffed. Studies have shown that more staff leads to better care, but employees a…
March 23rd COVID-19 UPDATE
Nursing homes are notoriously understaffed. Studies have shown that more staff leads to better care, but employees a…
What Nursing Home Staff Levels Are Required?
Nursing homes are notoriously understaffed. Studies have shown that more staff leads to better care, but employees a…
What Can You Do to Protect Your Loved One in a Nursing Home During the Pandemic?
As the coronavirus spreads across the United States, nursing home residents are among the most vulnerable to the disease. How to try to ensure that your loved one stays healthy?
Medicare and Medicaid Will Cover Coronavirus Testing
With coronavirus dominating news coverage and creating alarm, it is important to know that Medicare and Medicaid will cover tests for the virus.
New Medicare Payment Method Causing Cuts to Home Health Care Services
A new payment method for Medicare providers is making it harder for some home health care patients to receive physical, occupational, or speech therapy. Under the new system, providers are refusing to cover some therapy services.
Free Tax Preparation Help Is Available to Seniors
Most low- and middle-income Americans qualify for free online tax preparation software, but do not take advantage of it. And anyone over age 60 can use the IRS’s Tax Counseling for the Elderly program.
Make Sure You Are Counted in the 2020 Census
The 2020 census is starting soon, and seniors need to be counted. This may be more of a challenge this year because for the first time, the census will be completed largely online.
The Trump Administration Allows States to Choose Medicaid Block Grants
The Trump administration has unveiled a plan to allow states the option to cap Medicaid spending using block grants. While this change does not directly affect nursing home residents on Medicaid, it could result in significant service cuts to other beneficiaries.
Medicaid's Treatment of the Home
Nursing home residents do not automatically have to sell their homes in order to qualify for Medicaid, but that doesn’t mean the house is completely protected.
