Last Chance to tell them to VOTE NO to Florida House Medicaid Bill

by Laurie Ohall | Mar 28, 2011 | Elder Law, Florida Laws, Medicaid

The Florida House of Representatives will vote on a sweeping overhaul of Florida’s Medicaid program by Thursday, with debate starting TOMORROW. This is a dangerous bill that puts the well-being of 3 million Floridians- including poor children, pregnant women, disabled...

The Harm Florida Medicaid Reform Will Cause Senior Citizens Proposed Medicaid Reform Based on Misconceptions

by Laurie Ohall | Mar 20, 2011 | Elder Law, Florida Laws, Medicaid

While it is common knowledge that there are budget issues in Florida, much of the Medicaid Reform proposal appears to be based on misconception, misinformation and misunderstanding.  This can lead to a bill that slashes critically needed care for our senior citizens...

The Harm Florida Medicaid Reform Will Cause Senior Citizens Spousal Refusal

by Laurie Ohall | Mar 19, 2011 | Elder Law, Florida Laws, Medicaid

Current proposed legislation in Florida strikes a blow to family values because it proposes to no longer allow a husband or wife to protect their individual assets when the other gets ill, putting life savings at risk.  That means elderly couples may have to get...

The Harm Florida Medicaid Reform Will Cause Senior Citizens Shifting to Managed Care

by Laurie Ohall | Mar 18, 2011 | Elder Law, Florida Laws, Medicaid

Did you know that Florida Medicaid Reform will shift vulnerable senior citizens from Medicaid to for-profit HMOs? Case histories in Florida prove that this won’t work and many vulnerable  Floridians could be left with inadequate care. When you remove the...

The Harm Florida Medicaid Reform Will Cause Senior Citizens: Personal Service Contracts

by Laurie Ohall | Mar 17, 2011 | Elder Law, Florida Laws, Medicaid

Personal Service Contracts Florida law allows family members, who leave their jobs to provide daily healthcare for their aging parents, to be paid to provide these services. Current proposed legislation would stop these payments, leaving families to choose between...

Choosing Home Care Services That Meet Your Needs

by Laurie Ohall | Mar 10, 2011 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid, Senior Lifestyles

Making the decision to hire a home care service to provide care for your loved one is an important decision and can, at the same time, be very difficult. If an illness or recovery from surgery requires nursing care or physical therapy, a physician may order skilled...