As elder law attorneys, we meet a lot of folks in crisis. A loved one is now in a nursing home. Placement can occur suddenly due to an unexpected medical event, such as a stroke, or as the end result of a progressive disease, as is the case with Alzheimer’s. In addition to coping with […]
Read More »Free Advice Can Cost You Your House
CHEAP ADVICE CAN COST YOU GREATLY, FREE ADVICE CAN COST YOU YOUR HOUSE Most people who call our office schedule an appointment with us. Although we can’t know for certain, the ones who don’t often seem concerned about the fees. So, here’s some advice on fees. First, make sure you are comparing apples to apples. […]
Read More »Manela Legislative Update 2013
MANAELA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 2013 As many of you know, each of the attorneys at Oalican Law Group is an avid member of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MANAELA). MANAELA is an exclusive group of elder care attorneys who are committed to providing their clients with the highest level of […]
Read More »New York Times reviews the Presidential Election in Relation to Medicaid benefits
With the upcoming Presidential election just weeks away, many hot button issues are flaring up in the media. Chief among those topics are concerns over Federal and state governments continuing to fund Medicare and Medicaid. Recently, a New York Times article (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/07/health/policy/long-term-care-looms-as-rising-medicaid-cost.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0) explored the prevalence of Medicaid benefits for the disabled and elderly in America.
Read More »A Little-Known Benefit of Long Term Care Insurance
Long-term care insurance is private medical insurance which provides a daily benefit for skilled nursing home care. Most long-term care insurance policies also cover costs for home care services as well as assisted living facility care. In Massachusetts, certain types of long-term care insurance can also protect a home from the placement of a MassHealth […]
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