National Nursing Home Week! May 12 – May 18, 2013 The Elder Law team at JacksonWhite is excited to celebrate National Nursing Home Week and express our appreciation for the Nursing Homes in Arizona for their continued dedication and hard work to improve the lives of the members in our community. To celebrate Nursing Homes, we want to remind you of our free resources that can help make your life easier. Online Benefits Analysis Pre-Screen for individuals planning for Medicaid (ALTCS) Downloadable Advanced Directives (Power of Attorneys, Living Will, DNR) FREE Trainings (including a few ALTCS 101’s coming up this
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16 May 2013 by admin | Senior News | Comments offWhen to start getting in-home care for your loved one
15 May 2013 by admin | ALTCS, Senior News | Comments offHow will I know when my loved one is ready to start acquiring in-home care? If your loved one is no longer able to perform the normal Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), then it is probably time to consider getting in-home care. ADLs consist of personal hygiene, grooming, getting dressed and undressed, feeding oneself, being able to move around the house, taking medications, etc. It is a good idea to assess our ability to perform these activities early in our adult lives when we are capable of performing them, so when the time comes when we aren’t able to complete
ALTCS Planning Helps Couples | Arizona Republic
13 May 2013 by admin | Arizona Republic Column Articles | Comments offIn case you missed our latest Arizona Republic article in the weekly Seniors and the Law Column, it is written below. Our column runs every Saturday in select Arizona cities. Q: In a recent article, you discussed the reasons for which ALTCS planning is beneficial for single individuals. You seemed to allude to the notion that ALTCS planning is different for those who are married. Can you please elaborate? You are correct to infer that ALTCS planning is different for married and single applicants. In a few short words, married individuals have quite a bit more to gain from ALTCS
Does your loved one have Alzheimer’s Disease?
10 May 2013 by admin | ALTCS, Alzheimer's and Memory Care | Comments offHow can I help my loved one with Alzheimer’s disease? The best person to contact for your loved one’s long-term care is his or her doctor. If the doctor feels they need immediate long-term care, he can complete the necessary paperwork to have their condition reviewed by Medicaid. When Medicaid agrees to long-term care, the next step will be to counsel with a Medicaid planning attorney to go over your loved one’s legal documents. The attorney will take a look at monthly income and overall wealth to decide what Medicaid planning tools are needed to protect their estate. If they
Burial Plans and ALTCS
8 May 2013 by admin | ALTCS, Right to the Point | Comments offOne of the most frequent questions we get from those going through the ALTCS process has to do with the allowable expenses for burial/cremation. This month’s RTTP will cover some of the rules and policies regarding burial plans. Burial funds/burial plans are considered a resource and must be evaluated to determine if the value of the fund/plan affects resource eligibility. It is allowable for an ALTCS applicant to designate and set aside a set amount for burial funds, or prepay for a burial or cremation plan. Let’s discuss each of these options: If the applicant chooses to set aside money
Appealing Arizona Medicaid (ALTCS) Long-Term Care Denial
8 May 2013 by admin | ALTCS, Senior News | Comments offThe state has denied my loved one’s request to receive long term care Medicaid benefits. Is there any way to appeal this decision and how should I go about doing this? You are permitted to appeal the decision denying your loved one’s Medicaid. However, it is very important that you act promptly because you only have a limited time to file your appeal. To do so, we suggest you hire an experienced Elder Law Attorney for your representation. The attorney will take a good look at the decision to see why benefits were denied. If you file an application on
ALTCS reimbursement is ‘iffy’ matter
6 May 2013 by admin | Arizona Republic Column Articles | Comments offIn case you missed our latest Arizona Republic article in the weekly Seniors and the Law Column, it is written below. Our column runs every Saturday in select Arizona cities. Q: My mother-in-law is in need of long-term health care and she is in the process of applying for the ALTCS benefit for coverage. I understand that it can take several months for the application to process. If she is approved for the program, will ALTCS reimburse her for the months in which the application processes? As with most questions, the answer to this one is that it depends. Whether
Modifying a Home for Elders to “Age in Place”
3 May 2013 by admin | Senior News | Comments offFirst of all, have an evaluation done on your loved one. An Aging In Place Specialist (AIPS), family members, and any doctors or health care professionals will be needed for this. This test will acquaint the AIPS with the wants and wishes of the client, a time frame for completing the modifications, and inform them if there are any current health issues or any progressive or other conditions that require home modifications. Who is the decision maker in your situation? Is it mom, the children, a spouse, or a combination? It is important to have a budget set for the
Estate Planning for Mixed Families
1 May 2013 by admin | Estate Planning | Comments offIf you are going through a divorce, be sure to include your children from your previous marriage in your estate plan to administer your belongings to after you pass away. Since your divorce and a possible subsequent remarriage can create unforeseen planning challenges, review your state laws relating to blended family issues with the collaborative guidance of an estate attorney and divorce financial planner to address concerns. The following tips can make estate planning easier when blended families are involved: Design your estate plan to make sure your children and stepchildren are covered according to your wishes. Don’t rely on
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