by ShepherdElderLaw | Jul 10, 2019 | Newsletter
We’ve all heard that it’s better to give than to receive, but if you think you might someday want to apply for Medicaid long-term care benefits, you need to be careful because giving away money or property can interfere with your eligibility. Under...
by ShepherdElderLaw | Jun 27, 2019 | Newsletter
Americans are living longer than they did in years past, including those with disabilities. According to one count, 730,000 people with developmental disabilities living with caregivers who are 60 or older. This figure does not include adult children with other forms...
by ShepherdElderLaw | Jun 27, 2019 | Newsletter
Thinking about your funeral may not be fun, but planning ahead can be exceedingly helpful for your family. It both lets them know your wishes and assists them during a stressful time. The following are steps you can take to plan ahead: Name who is in charge. The...
by ShepherdElderLaw | Jun 24, 2019 | Newsletter
Many children with special needs rely on Medicaid for their health coverage, and each year a beneficiary’s eligibility for coverage must be reevaluated. In 2018, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) saw a surprising...
by ShepherdElderLaw | Jun 18, 2019 | Newsletter
Medicare beneficiaries may now discuss options for care at the end of life with their health care providers. Beneficiaries of course were already free to talk about advance care planning with their doctors or other qualified health professionals, but the...
by ShepherdElderLaw | Jun 18, 2019 | Newsletter
Federal law requires that beginning on April 1 of the year after you reach age 70 1/2, you must begin withdrawing a minimum amount from your non-Roth individual retirement account (IRA) or 401(k) accounts. These withdrawals are called required minimum...
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