Loss of Health Care Insurance

Nov 6, 2010

During difficult economic times, mature workers are often the most vulnerable should their company cease operations or should they be laid off.  Either the lack of COBRA coverage (health care insurance previously offered by the employee) or the inability to afford...

Medicaid Estate Recoveries

Nov 6, 2010

Ohio has been pursuing estate recoveries against probate and non-probate assets since July of 2005.  The State of Ohio has also employed collection lawyers through the Attorney General’s office to pursue estate recoveries. Medicaid Eligibility Medicaid Appeals...

Retirement Plans Threatened by Medicaid Policy

Nov 6, 2010

Retirement plans are now being attacked by recent shifts in Medicaid policy. Learn more about your Medicaid options: Why is Medicaid different in every state? Medicaid is a joint federal-state program. It provides medical assistance to eligible needy persons. Unlike...

New Ohio Budget & Its Impact on Estate Recovery

Nov 6, 2010

June 30, 2005 “…If the husband requires nursing home care and is enrolled in the Medicaid program, while the residence is exempt for his wife, the State of Ohio will now place a lien against that residence…likewise a family farm or...

Divorce, Elder Law Style

Nov 6, 2010

In my first 15 years of practice, I represented clients in Probate Court litigation and clients in Domestic Court litigation.  My colleagues in Domestic Court were always interested in how I could practice in Probate Court, while my colleagues in Probate Court were...