Trumpcare – What Doe it Mean for Long Term Care? (Part 2)
Last week I was discussing the impact that the Republican party’s health care bill, dubbed by some “Trumpcare”, might have on long term care. As of Friday it appears that the American Health Care Act is dead and Obamacare, at least for now, is still with us. Nevertheless, let’s
Trumpcare – What Does It Mean for Long Term Care?
As is a majority of the country, I am watching with great interest the development of President Trump and the Republican party’s proposal to repeal and replace Obamacare. As an eldercare attorney focused on helping families figure out how to pay for long term care, someone asked me the
Getting a Money Settlement While on Government Benefits (Part 3)
The past 2 weeks I outlined for you the problem of what to do with a money settlement that is received by someone currently on Medicaid. A special needs trust is the solution most often recited. But what choices does Joe have? He is the 70 years old client
Getting a Money Settlement While on Government Benefits (Part 2)
Last week I outlined for you a common call I receive from attorneys who have successfully obtained money recoveries for clients who are currently receiving or may in the future need government benefits. Special needs trusts have become more widely known in recent years and recognized as “the solution”.