Medicare Coverage: Observation vs. Inpatient Status On September 23, a federal district court in Connecticut dismissed the case of Bagnall v. Sebelius. A group of Medicare beneficiaries, the Plaintiffs, filed this lawsuit to protest the use of “observation status” during their hospital stays. Patients on observation status are designated as outpatients, even though they may stay on […]
Help Your Loved Ones by Keeping a Record of Online Accounts and Passwords These days, we increasingly manage our financial and social lives online. Many of us pay our monthly utilities and credit card bills online as well as receive paperless bank statements. Much of our communication with friends and family is through email or […]
Understanding Trusts: Common Types of Trusts and How They Work Trusts are a common planning tool that can be used to allow one person to hold property for the benefit of another. There are different types of trusts with different benefits and drawbacks. In fact, there are so many different types of trusts that it […]
Identifying and Avoiding Caregiver BurnoutMany of our clients are caring for or being cared for by a loved one. More than 65 million Americans care for family members who need assistance due to chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age. These millions of family caregivers may include spouses, parents, or children of […]
The End of the Medicare “Improvement Standard”For decades, home-health care agencies and nursing homes have terminated Medicare coverage if patients did not show improvement. This policy was referred to as the Medicare “Improvement Standard.” Nothing in the Medicare regulations stated that improvement was required for continuing coverage. However, the Improvement Standard was regularly applied when […]
Ancillary Probate: What It Is and How to Avoid It Probate is the process by which a court grants a person authority to deal with property owned by a deceased individual (“decedent”). If this person was named in the decedent’s will, he or she is called the executor or the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. […]
Planning for Pets: Why a Will Won’t Ensure Your Furry and Feathered Loved Ones Are Taken Care Of According to a recent survey by the American Pet Products Association, 68% of U.S. households include at least one pet. Those of us with pets often think of them as members of the family. However, pets usually […]
Elder Law Lawyers Glastonbury CT: How Weatherby & Associates, PC Can Help You Plan for the FutureIf you are looking for Elder Law lawyers near Glastonbury CT, Weatherby & Associates, PC is a reputable law firm that can provide the advice and representation you need. Elder Law is a branch of law that focuses on […]
Call Weatherby & Associates, PC when you seek elder law lawyers in South Windsor CT. The needs of senior citizens and their families are the focus of the legal field known as elder law. It encompasses a variety of topics from estate planning to healthcare, guardianships, conservatorships, and more. Weatherby & Associates, PC is an […]