November is National Caregiver Month

by Laurie Ohall | Nov 13, 2012 | Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Senior Lifestyles

National Family Caregiver Month is observed every November and has been nationally recognized since President Clinton signed the first presidential proclamation in 1997.  The focus is on the many challenges that family caregivers face and it is an opportunity to offer...

Medicare Enrollment in Florida

by Laurie Ohall | Nov 3, 2012 | Elder Law, Senior Lifestyles

Between October 15th – December 7th every year, seniors age 65 and over and enrolled in Medicare have the opportunity to: Change from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan Change from a Medicare Advantage Plan to Original Medicare or Switch from one...

Can wife in an ALF receive benefits based on husband’s service if the husband is still living in the home?

by Laurie Ohall | Jul 14, 2012 | Long Term Care Planning, Senior Lifestyles, VA (Veteran's Affairs)

Maybe.  There is generally some confusion as to who is entitled to receive Improved Pension benefits, probably because of the way the benefits are named.  Most people are familiar with the Aid and Attendance program, but it is only one level of the VA’s “Improved...

On Guard for Seniors during Elder Law month in Florida

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...

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:...

Cost of Living Adjustment increases aid for Veterans

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,...