Top Six Medicaid Application Mistakes A sad fact of life is that many elderly people will wind up in a nursing home because they do not have family that lives close to them or there is no one around to care for them. Either way, it can cost almost $100,000 per year to […]
Ask an Elder Care Attorney New Jersey: Medicare for All or Medicare at 50? Proposals to Expand Medicare and Medicaid
Ask an Elder Care Attorney New Jersey: Medicare for All or Medicare at 50? Proposals to Expand Medicare and Medicaid How to pay for healthcare is by far one of the biggest issues affecting individuals over the age of 50. As the country continues to debate the role of the federal government in mandating […]
The Importance of Managing Medication in Assisted-Living and Nursing Home Facilities
A significant number of assisted-living residents and nursing home patients take medications every day. Many medications taken by these elderly individuals are necessary to treat chronic medical conditions including, but not limited to, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, thyroid problems, and kidney problems, among others. The medications necessary to treat these chronic diseases must be taken […]
Accessing Your New Jersey Medicare Benefits in a Natural Disaster
Preparedness is key when your residential area is affected by a natural disaster, but something people often forget to consider is how they will access their Medicare benefits and services in the event of a weather emergency. If your area is in an official state of emergency, the rules for your medical care might change […]
New Jersey and New York Benefits for Elderly Veterans
As American veterans age, the Department of Veterans Affairs adjusts the level of benefits they receive. The 2012 Census recorded more than 12.4 million veterans age 65 and older living in the United States. The VA offers a few services specifically for elderly veterans in need of ongoing custodial or medical care, including a program […]
New Jersey Lawyers Answer Your Medicare Questions
If you are nearing age 65, now is the time to start thinking about Medicare. The topic can seem daunting, but the lawyers at Giro Attorneys at Law, LLP, are ready to answer your questions and help you navigate the system to make sure you receive the benefits that work best for you. Who is […]
Using Medicaid to Pay for Long-Term Care in New Jersey
Unlike Medicare and private health insurance, Medicaid covers the costs of long-term care, like nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Medicaid is a need-based federal program, however, so obtaining coverage can be complicated. Unless you already qualify based on low income and few assets, you might not know where to turn. That’s where an experienced […]
Aid and Attendance Pension Benefits For New Jersey/New York Veterans
Many veterans and their families are aware of the basic benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, but they are often unaware of a special VA pension that could reduce the cost of assisted living for veterans. This pension, called the Aid and Attendance pension, provides monetary assistance to veterans who need […]
Deciding Whether to Take On Power of Attorney for Someone in New Jersey
Obtaining power of attorney for someone can be a big undertaking that often coincides with an emotional time in your family. A power of attorney gives a person authority to make medical and/or financial decisions on behalf of someone else, should that person become unconscious or mentally incapacitated. New Jersey has a statute that controls […]
Understanding How a Personal Injury Lawsuit May Impact Your Government Benefits
Receiving a settlement award or money after a verdict at trial can be rewarding as you have been compensated for injuries you incurred because of another’s conduct. However, receiving such a monetary award can have an impact on your government benefits. For example, if you decide to take a rather large settlement without regard to your government benefits, […]
