by Laurie Ohall | May 2, 2012 | Elder Law, Florida Laws, Senior Lifestyles
May is Elder Law Month in Florida, as proclaimed by the governor and cabinet. It is a time when we urge all Floridians to become aware of the issues that face our most vulnerable population. The Florida Department of Financial Services “On Guard for...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 12, 2012 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Long Term Care Planning, VA (Veteran's Affairs)
Did you know that nursing home care is not the only program that the VA offers to its Veterans? Other services that the VA will help pay for include geriatric evaluations, respite care, adult day care, home-based care and hospice care. If the Veteran has a 50% or...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 1, 2012 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid
Medicaid provides Medical coverage to low income individuals and families. The state and federal government share the costs of the Medicaid program. Medicaid services in Florida are administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration. Medicaid eligibility in...
by Laurie Ohall | Nov 11, 2011 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Estate Planning, Senior Lifestyles, VA (Veteran's Affairs)
President Obama signed the Veteran’s Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011 on November 9, 2011 which increases the rates of veterans’ disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans,...
by Laurie Ohall | Nov 11, 2011 | Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, VA (Veteran's Affairs)
Did you know that if you or a family member served in the armed services during a time of war that there may be a benefit available to help pay for nursing home care (or assisted living or other medical expenses)? A little known pension benefit payable to veterans...
by Laurie Ohall | Oct 25, 2011 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid, Senior Lifestyles
I had a phone call today from a lady who was concerned about some “Medicaid planning” she had received through a non-elder law attorney firm. The nursing home in which her father resided had suggested she go to this firm of non-attorneys to discuss obtaining Medicaid...
