How Can You Cover the Cost of a Nursing Home If Your Loved One Has Parkinson’s?

Clifford M. Cohen April 28, 2021 No Comments

Learning that a loved one has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is extremely difficult for family members to absorb. Oftentimes, and rightfully so, the initial focus of family members is…

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Using Estate Planning to Prepare for Medicaid

Clifford M. Cohen March 12, 2021 No Comments

Long-term care involves not only a loss of personal autonomy; it also comes at a tremendous financial price. Proper planning can help your family prepare for the financial toll and…

Congress Fixes Some, But Not All, Medicare Enrollment Problems

Clifford M. Cohen February 17, 2021 No Comments

Tucked into the federal spending bill that passed at the end of December 2020 are some changes aimed at simplifying Medicare enrollment and addressing coverage gaps. But Congress chose not…

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What is Long-Term Care and Who Provides It?

Clifford M. Cohen February 17, 2021 No Comments

Long-term care is the care you need if you can’t perform daily activities on your own for an extended period of time. There are a number of different ways that…

The Top Eight Mistakes People Make With Medicaid

Clifford M. Cohen February 17, 2021 No Comments

Medicaid planning can be a difficult and confusing process. Getting assistance from a qualified attorney will help you avoid these common mistakes.

Annual Long-Term Care Survey Finds Steep Rise in Assisted Living Facility Costs Amid Pandemic

Clifford M. Cohen February 17, 2021 No Comments

All long-term care costs, particularly assisted living, rose sharply in 2020, according to Genworth’s latest annual Cost of Care Survey. The rises were due in part to increased costs brought on by…

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Your Medical Directive

Clifford M. Cohen February 1, 2021 No Comments

Any complete estate plan should include a medical directive, which can encompass a number of different documents.

The Attorney's Role in Medicaid Planning

Clifford M. Cohen January 26, 2021 No Comments

Do you need an attorney for even "simple" Medicaid planning? This depends on your situation, but in most cases, the prudent answer would be "yes."

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Who Should Purchase Long-Term Care Insurance?

Clifford M. Cohen January 26, 2021 No Comments

Buying long-term care insurance is one way to protect against the high cost of long-term care. However, this type of insurance may not be for everyone, so consider all your…

Can You Visit Nursing Home Residents After They are Vaccinated?

Clifford M. Cohen January 26, 2021 No Comments

COVID vaccines are starting to roll out to nursing homes across the country, signaling the beginning of the end of the pandemic. Once your loved one has had both doses…

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