SSA Offices Expected to Reopen March 30

After being off-limits to most members of the public since March 2020, Social Security Administration (SSA) offices are set to reopen on March 30, 2022, barring an unexpected snag in negotiations with unions representing agency workers or a major change in the...

Medicare Won’t Cover Rapid At-Home Covid Tests

Americans’ ability to quickly and easily test for COVID-19 is one of the most important tools for stopping the infection’s spread.  This is why the Biden administration recently announced it is requiring private insurers to cover the cost of up to eight rapid...

When Can Someone Be Declared Legally Incompetent?

If a loved one is experiencing memory loss or suddenly making poor decisions, you may want the court to appoint a guardian, which requires a declaration of incompetence. Determining whether someone is incompetent to make their own decisions is a complicated process....

The Top 10 Elder Law Decisions of 2021

Below, in chronological order, is a list of some of the most important elder law decisions for 2021.  Interestingly, all but one of the decisions were favorable to the elder, Medicaid recipient or their family.     Medicaid Applicant’s Transfers to Her...