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Which states have been hardest hit by the nursing home staffing crisis?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused nursing home staffing shortages across the United States, even forcing facilities to close, but some states have been hit harder than others. A new analysis looks at which states are confronting the worst staffing problems. Overwhelmed...
Requiring adult children to pay for aging parents’ care
Did you know you could be responsible for your parents' unpaid bills? More than half of all states currently have laws making adult children financially responsible for their parents, including their long-term care costs. However, these laws are rarely enforced....
Medicare enrollment period extended due to busy signal issues
Medicare is part of the Social Security Administration (SSA), so if you need to enroll in Medicare, that’s whom you contact. But in recent months, phone lines at the SSA were experiencing major technical issues, resulting in busy signals and preventing some...
June 2022 newsletter touches on several Elder Law topics
Dear Clients and Referral Partners, Yesterday, we issued our June 2022 client e-newsletter. If you did not receive it by email, please see the below link to open it in full PDF form from our website. Topics covered in this month’s articles include: Due to problems...
Study: Medicare Advantage plans often wrongly deny necessary care
In an alarming number of instances, private Medicare Advantage plans are denying coverage for medical services that would be covered under original Medicare, according to a federal investigation. These denials are likely preventing or delaying medically necessary...
When to leave a nursing home and move back home
Leaving a nursing home to return home is a goal for many residents and their families, but it requires careful consideration. While returning home is a good move for some, it won't work for everyone. A nursing home stay does not have to be permanent. Many residents...
Should you file a Medicaid application yourself?
Navigating the Medicaid application process can be complicated, especially if you are applying for long-term care benefits. Hiring an attorney to help you through the process can be extremely helpful. Whether you should prepare and file a Medicaid application by...
Medicare now covers cost of COVID at-home tests
If you have Medicare, you can now receive up to eight free rapid at-home Covid-19 tests a month at participating pharmacies. The free tests are available without a prescription to all Medicare beneficiaries with Part B, including those enrolled in a Medicare Advantage...
Medicare, Medicaid and nursing home articles in our May newsletter
Earlier this morning, we issued our May 2022 newsletter. If you did not receive it by email, please see the below link to open it in full PDF form from our website. The May 2022 R. F. Meyer & Associates newsletter articles cover topics related to Medicare,...