by Laurie Ohall | Dec 21, 2023 | Elder Law, Medicare
When families in Tampa consider assisted or independent living options for elderly loved ones, a critical question often arises: “Will Medicare cover the costs?” It’s a common concern, and the answer isn’t always straightforward. Our Tampa...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 22, 2022 | Elder Law
When you’re considering placing your loved one in a nursing home or another facility to provide them with the care and assistance they need, you might worry about the cost. Unfortunately, long-term care facilities can be expensive and cause significant financial...
by Laurie Ohall | Dec 30, 2020 | Elder Law, Medicare
By Laurie E. Ohall, Board Certified Elder Law Attorney If you are turning 65 soon, you will be eligible for Medicare. However, if you are still working, you may already have insurance through your employer or other private insurance. What You Need To Know If You Are...
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...
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’...
