There has been some confusion regarding whether it is still possible to request Medicaid retroactive benefits. Unfortunately, it is still impossible to request Medicaid retroactive benefits. As a reminder of what has happened so far – up until February 1, 2019, a non-pregnant adult Medicaid applicant could request and be granted retroactive Medicaid eligibility and …
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HIPAA brings good benefits but can be a bad barrier to helping a loved one. HIPAA is a Federal Law with the full name “The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996″. Although it was enacted in 1996, the Federal rules implementing this statute were not completely enacted until December 2000 with a major …
Florida has made it state public policy to protect it’s elder population. In particular, we have Florida Statute Chapter 415 which is titled “Adult Protective Services”. This law defines what Elder Abuse and Neglect is and the penalties related to this crime. See a similar example in Arizona. What Is It? Abuse Abuse is defined …
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The digital age has introduced some new twists and turns to estate planning. With computers, smartphones, and the internet playing such a major part of our lives, the need to include digital assets as part of your estate plan has become increasingly important for a number of different reasons. What Exactly Are Digital Assets? Simply …
We all know that identity theft is a growing problem, and it is especially prevalent with our senior population. For those of you with elderly parents who fear they may be vulnerable to identity theft, consider placing a credit freeze on his or her credit file. Doing so will make your loved ones credit report …
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Whether it is a bill, a card from a loved one, or a surprise gift, the USPS has an informed delivery feature that will email you images of the mail that is being delivered to your home each day! Now, you can get a sneak-peek of what mail is coming to you or your loved …
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