A KanCare Medicaid planning attorney helps you protect your assets, qualify for long-term care benefits, and navigate a system that is far more complex than it appears. If you or a parent is facing a nursing home stay or a diagnosis like Alzheimer’s or dementia, the decisions you make in the coming weeks and months […]
Medicaid Planning: Early Action Can Preserve Your Legacy
When you hear the term “Medicaid planning,” it can sound like a head scratcher. Why would you want to qualify for a need-based program when you aren’t needy, and you will qualify for Medicare as a senior? This is a natural response, and elder law attorneys hear it all the time. But in fact, there […]
Elder Law Insight: Are You Aware of This Veterans Pension?
If you served in the military and live in Overland Park, you may not realize you qualify for extra financial support. The VA Aid and Attendance and Housebound pensions provide income to wartime veterans who qualify. This Veterans Pension can mean thousands more in your pocket each year. Let’s explore how the pension works, what […]
Elder Law Insight: June Is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and this is a subject that is very important in the elder law community. You should recognize the ubiquity of this looming threat and take the right steps to protect yourself in advance. Let’s look at some eye-opening facts about this debilitating disease before we get into the […]
A Medicaid Waiver Can Enable Aging in Place
There is an unprecedented aging of the population underway due to the maturation of the baby boomers. This phenomenon has been referred to as the “silver tsunami.” Once you attain senior citizen status, it is likely that you will need living assistance eventually. A nursing facility is an option, but many people would prefer to […]
Signs of Financial Abuse of the Elderly
In the past, the term “elder abuse” was typically reserved for the actual physical abuse of older people by their family members or caretakers. Stories circulated about health professionals who did not provide the care patients needed. But social attitudes and the law have both caught up, and we now recognize there are many more […]
Elder care planning options beyond nursing homes: part two
Previously this blog discussed several alternatives to nursing homes that senior citizens in Kansas City may want to consider. These care planning alternatives included accessory dwelling units, in-home health care and group homes. Today we are going to explore three other alternatives to nursing homes: continuing care retirement communities, subsidized senior housing and assisted living facilities. First of all, […]
Elder care planning options beyond nursing homes: part one
Kansas City residents who are engaging in estate planning may initially think that the only option they have once they are no longer able to live on their own is to move into a nursing home. However, these days senior citizens have a variety of options beyond nursing homes that may meet their needs. For […]
How Do Medicaid Rules Differ For Home Care?
It’s no secret most Americans would prefer to remain living at home rather than living in a nursing home if possible. Additionally, home care is usually less expensive than full-time long-term care such as a nursing home. Because of this, every state has now enacted Medicaid programs that offer at least some level of home […]
Elder Law Attorneys Ensure Families of Resources for Long-Term Health Care Needs
There are very few overnight successes, and planning for Medicaid is not one of them You make plans for weddings, businesses, vacations, retirement, and more. However, healthcare costs can affect every project you have in the works. Even if you’re not planning to apply for Medicaid, don’t ignore the option. Your family may need it […]
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