Temporary Medicaid BlackoutYesterday, President Trump’s administration announced a freeze on federal grants and loans to assess their alignment with the administration’s priorities. Although Social Security, Medicare, and … [Read more...]
Print This Page2025 Key Elder Law Numbers
December 4, 2024 by
When Walt Disney said, “Times and conditions change so rapidly that we must keep our aim constantly focused on the future,” his words referenced how inevitable change is, how quickly it can occur, and how we must continuously look … [Read more...]
Print This PageMedicare Open Enrollment Updates for 2025
October 9, 2024 by
For those enrolled in Medicare, you will soon have the opportunity to make changes to your health and prescription drug coverage. Medicare’s Fall Open Enrollment begins on October 15 and lasts through December 7, 2024.During … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Does the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model Help Dementia Patients and Caregivers?
October 9, 2024 by
Dear Kiwi and Mango,I heard somewhere that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the GUIDE Model for people with dementia and their caregivers? What is this all about?Thanks for your … [Read more...]
Print This PageNavigating the Complexity of Medicaid and Medicare Dual Eligibility
June 21, 2024 by
Q. I am aware that many people are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare. How does dual eligibility work? It seems like anything involving Medicaid and/or Medicare can be pretty complicated. Can you tell me more about it and … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: One-Stop Resource for Medicare Offerings
June 21, 2024 by
Dear Angel,I recently signed up for Medicare. What is the best place to go to find out about all of the offerings, including preventative care and chronic care management?Thanks for your help!Juan Stopp---Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Happy Birthday Medicare!
June 7, 2024 by
Dear Kiwi and Mango, I understand that July 30 marks the 59th birthday of Medicare. I will be 65 early next year. What should I do and what resources can I count on for more information before I sign up? Thanks for your … [Read more...]
Print This PageShould I Enroll in Medicare if I have Federal Retiree Coverage?
April 12, 2024 by
Q. In your latest article, you discuss how elder care lawyers help seniors with planning in advance for the financial and health concerns that occur as we age. I really appreciate the assistance and advice your elder law firm … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Does Medicare’s New Rule Mean for Prior Authorization?
March 1, 2024 by
Q. My wife and I are currently on Medicare. Something problematic that we have experienced is that when we go to a doctor’s appointment and need a referral, we cannot go to a specialist or get some much-needed medications without … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Final Guidance Issued This Week to Help People with Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
March 1, 2024 by
Dear Kiwi and Mango,Although I’m on Medicare, the costs for my prescription drugs are still quite high, and frankly, I’m having trouble affording them. I heard something about a new guidance that was recently released to help … [Read more...]
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