As the costs of professional nursing care skyrocket in Connecticut, one should begin planning for long-term care with an experienced law firm. When you have questions about medicaid eligibility and long-term care planning in Avon CT, call the law office of Attorney Hank Weatherby. Weatherby & Associates have years of experience in elder law and […]
When you or a loved one has questions about Medicaid and Long Term Care in the Granby area, contact Weatherby & Associates PC. When it comes to long term care, failure to plan may cost you your nest egg. Although it is assumed that health insurance and Medicare covers the cost of nursing care, it […]
For questions about Medicaid and Long-Term care in greater Farmington CT, call the law office of Attorney Hank Weatherby. Weatherby & Associates is a law firm with the experience and resources you will appreciate. As the Hartford area’s leading elder care attorney, he will assist you in preparing for the arduous process of applying for […]
Early planning with an Elder Law attorney may help you qualify for Medicaid and Long Term Care. Weatherby & Associates PC are your local resource in Avon CT for seniors and other individuals who want to protect assets. It is prudent to start preparing for future health care needs well before retirement age. Protect your […]
<p>The Department of Veterans Affairs has finalized new rules that make it more difficult to qualify for long-term care benefits. The rules establish an asset limit and asset transfer penalties for claimants applying for VA pension benefits.</p>
Medicare Required to Cover Long-Term Rehabilitation Even if Prior Hospitalization Is Not Covered The United States District Court for the District of New York has recently ruled that Medicare must cover a long-term care stay at a skilled nursing facility, even if the preceding hospital stay was not covered under Medicare, since the hospital stay […]
The new year brings some of the coldest days we will endure and members of the elderly population are particularly vulnerable during these days. The physical changes that occur during the aging process, coupled with weather-related events like snow and ice, can make winter a potentially dangerous season for the elderly. Care.com published an article […]
Not everyone may experience a crisis or injury that might lead them to a skilled nursing facility for long-term care or rehabilitation. Being outside of your own home can be uncomfortable, especially when you are dependent on nursing staff for your care. However, your rights as a resident in a skilled nursing facility are protected […]
Unfortunately, financial exploitation of older individuals is an all too common occurrence in our country. The National Council on Aging estimates that as many as 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 has experienced some sort of elder abuse. And what many people don’t realize is that a large portion of those incidents […]
One of the primary goals of the life care planning we provide to our clients is trying to keep our older clients out of the nursing home if at all possible. Nonetheless, that is not always possible. And when it looks like a loved one will need to move into a skilled nursing facility, we […]