State seeks changes to Florida Medically Needy program

by Laurie Ohall | May 16, 2012 | Elder Law, Florida Laws, Medicaid

The current Florida Medicaid system is definitely in need of repair.  Is this an appropriate way to fix the problem?  Agency officials have given their plans. What’s your take? Article From the News-Press | 8:06 PM, May. 8, 2012  Florida Medicaid officials have...

Feds question Florida’s Medicaid privatization plans

by Laurie Ohall | Mar 15, 2012 | Florida Laws, Medicaid

By Ashley Lopez | 03.14.12 | 2:42 pm Months after the state of Florida submitted its plans to privatize most of its Medicaid program, the federal government is still asking the state to explain the feasibility of those plans. The News Service of Florida is reporting...

Florida VA Benefits: What You Should Know

by Laurie Ohall | Feb 10, 2012 | Florida Laws, Medicaid, VA (Veteran's Affairs)

I had the privilege of visiting MacDill Air Force Base last month and had the opportunity to tour the base.  At the end of the tour, we were treated to drinks at a restaurant on base.  The restaurant is near an RV park which is on MacDill property and which the AFB...

What you need to know about Medicaid in 2012

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...

Ohall named speaker at Medicaid, Medicare and Long-Term Care Seminar

by Laurie Ohall | Dec 22, 2011 | Company News, Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid, Senior Lifestyles

Tampa Attorney, Laurie Ohall, was named one of three instructional speakers at the upcoming National Business Institute Seminar “What Every Attorney Needs to Know About Medicaid, Medicare and Long-Term Care” on January 25, 2012. About the Course:...

Can I Get Paid to Care for an Elderly Family Member?

by Laurie Ohall | Nov 7, 2011 | End of Life Issues, Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid, Senior Lifestyles, VA (Veteran's Affairs)

As the number of family members providing care for aging parents increases, the solutions to find help with loss of income because of time off from employment for caregiving has become a major concern for many. The demands on both the time and energy needed to provide...