DOJ Launches Elder Justice Website The Department of Justice (DOJ) launched an elder justice website located here at http://www.justice.gov/elderjustice/ to offer resources for victims, family members, prosecutors, and researchers. Information includes: How to report elder abuse and financial exploitation in your state; Prosecutor databases with sample pleadings and statutes; Bibliographic information for thousands of articles […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

We are pleased to announce the official opening of Oalican Law Group on July 2, 2012. Eric R. Oalican, Pamela B. Greenfield and Ashley Y. Aubuchon, formerly of the well-known Boston-based elder law firm, Cohen & Oalican, continue their commitment to the exclusive practice of asset protection planning, nursing home MassHealth and estate planning. Our […]