by Laurie Ohall | Apr 15, 2013 | Elder Law, Medicaid
Medicaid Reform in Florida Under the Medicaid reform laws, Medicaid recipients are required to sign up for a new health plan within 30 days of being notified that it is time to pick a health plan. All Medicaid recipients are required to enroll in a managed care plan...
by Laurie Ohall | Apr 5, 2013 | Elder Law, Senior Lifestyles
Did you know that May is National Elder Law Month? Every year, for the month of May, Law Offices of Laurie E. Ohall P.A., P.A. provides FREE in -office consultations on a first come, first serve basis for senior citizens. While seminars can provide a plethora of...
by Laurie Ohall | Mar 23, 2013 | Elder Law, Medicaid
What is an Annuity? An annuity is an insurance product whose primary purpose is to pay income to an individual. Â It is generally used as part of a retirement plan. Â An individual will invest a certain sum of money for the promise that payments will be made to the...
by Laurie Ohall | Mar 19, 2013 | Elder Law
One of the best tips I think an alzheimer’s caregiver can rely on is to educate themselves. Â An educated caregiver can make all the difference in dealing with the stress of the unknown. Â For instance, many caregivers are unaware that there are support groups...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 27, 2013 | Elder Law, Florida Laws, Medicaid
There was an article in the Tampa Bay Times on Sunday, February 24, 2013 – (view article)Â discussing DCF’s proposal of a bill that targets Florida Medicaid fraud among those trying to hide their assets. Â Once again, DCF is trying to use scare tactics to...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 25, 2013 | Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning
Florida Medicaid Look-Back For Long Term Care The Florida Department of Children and Families has finally decided on the implementation of a period of Medicaid look-back for long term care programs. What is a look-back period?  When you go to file for Medicaid, they...
