Understaffing threatens the nation’s 1.2 million nursing home residents. Residents who do not receive the care they need can experience falls, dehydration, malnutrition, and bedsores. They are also more vulnerable to abuse and neglect. A historic nursing shortage is...

Today, 58 million adults in the United States are 65 and older. Seniors make up more than 17 percent of the American population. The U.S. Census Bureau expects this number to reach 83.7 million by 2050. Meanwhile, one in every seven older adults will at some point...

Long-term care Medicaid and Medical Medicaid (often referred to as regular Medicaid) are both government programs designed to provide health coverage for individuals with limited income and resources, but they serve different purposes: Medical Medicaid: This program...

The Court of Appeals of Ohio holds that irrevocably assigned insurance policies do not count toward Ohio Medicaid’s resource limit. In Shell v. Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (Ohio Ct. App. No. 112448, Jan 18, 2024). Dorothy Shell entered a long-term care...

Elder law and special needs planning share some common ground, particularly in terms of legal and financial issues related to vulnerable populations. Here are some connections between the two: Legal Protections: Both elder law and special needs planning law involve...

Proactive planning of a person's estate refers to the process of arranging and organizing one's assets and affairs during their lifetime with the intention of ensuring that their wishes are carried out effectively after their death or incapacitation. This type of...

Individuals with special needs may have a developmental disorder, such as autism, ADHD, or Asperger's syndrome. They may have an intellectual disability such as Down syndrome. Or, perhaps they have a learning disability such as dyslexia or physical impairments that...

In the complex and frequently changing landscape of health care in the United States, Medicaid stands out as a vital program. Since 1965, it has provided essential coverage to millions of low-income individuals and families. Alongside Medicare, Medicaid serves as a...

Elder financial abuse is a significant issue affecting many older adults nationwide. It involves someone exploiting or misusing an older person’s finances or assets for personal gain. Often, the perpetrator is in a position of trust, be it a family member, abusive...

Millions of seniors nationwide are among those who rely on the financial support they receive each month via their Social Security benefits checks. However, many say that these payouts have failed to keep up with inflation and the escalating prices of basic goods and...

Thanks to a new rule recently finalized by the federal government, obtaining and renewing health care coverage under the Medicaid program is set to become easier for millions of Americans. What Is Medicaid? Medicaid provides people living on limited income with access...

With a new commissioner at the helm, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has been announcing several policy changes in recent weeks. In late March 2024, the SSA issued news regarding the way it handles overpayments to Social Security recipients. Can Social...

Often an aging parent will lose their ability to think clearly or make informed decisions about their life. This may occur because of dementia, mental illness, stroke, brain injury, or other severe health or disability conditions. Your parent may or may not have...

If you need a medical procedure, you may have to hold off on treatment until you have received approval from your health insurance plan. In many cases, Medicare Advantage and other plans have been denying their patients certain services despite doctors’ orders. (In...