by Laurie Ohall | May 25, 2011 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Florida Laws, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid
Some good news did come out of the Florida legislative session this year – they managed to budget for 1000 new slots under the Medicaid Diversion program (which helps pay for the cost of care in assisted living facilities) and 1250 new slots for the Medicaid...
by Laurie Ohall | May 24, 2011 | Elder Law, Florida Laws, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid
Many of you have seen me tweeting and posting on Facebook regarding the need to contact your legislators about the Medicaid Reform legislation that was happening this season in Florida. Luckily, for our seniors, two changes were put on hold (at least for now). The...
by Laurie Ohall | May 13, 2011 | Elder Law, Florida Laws, Medicaid
By Carol Gentry 05/12/11 C Health News Florida Until now, Florida’s plans to transfer Medicaid patients into managed care have focused on children and families, not the sick and frail elderly who need constant care. The assumption was that HMOs’...
by Laurie Ohall | Apr 22, 2011 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Health Care Directives, Living Trust, Living Will, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid, Power of Attorney for Estate Planning, Probate, Senior Lifestyles
Before attaining 70 1/2, you should review all of your Florida estate planning documents along with those describing financial and retirement benefit planning. Because the age of 70 1/2 has been magically designated by the Congress of the United States and the...
by Laurie Ohall | Apr 19, 2011 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Health Care Directives, Living Will, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid, Power of Attorney for Estate Planning, Probate, Senior Lifestyles
Whether you reached an age where you have adult children but may not yet be retired, or you have reached retirement age, this stage of financial and estate planning, by this point, you should have a thorough and proper review of your retirement planning. ...
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...
