Before we address the question that serves as the title of this blog post, we should explain why Medicaid can be relevant to you, even if you are going to qualify for Medicare as a senior citizen. The United States Department of Health and Human Services tells us that 40 percent of people that reach the age of 65 will eventually need living assistance. Many of them will require nursing home care toward the end of their lives. The Medicare program will not pay for the custodial care that you …
Q & A Session With a Long Island Medicaid Attorney
The Long Island Medicaid attorney and the staff here at our firm answer many questions that clients ask about the program and the way that it can help preserve your legacy. Since we have had so many of these discussions, we understand what people typically have on their minds. In this post, we will provide a hypothetical conversation that is similar to the ones that we have with our clients. Why would I need Medicaid if I’m going to qualify for Medicare when I’m 65? Medicare will pay for …
Don’t Let a Nursing Home Absorb Your Legacy
When you have been able to accumulate resources that you probably won’t exhaust while you are living, it can be satisfying to know that you have a legacy to pass along to the people that you love. Many individuals make projections in this regard based on the normal expenses that they have during their senior years. This makes sense, but there is a looming threat that everyone should prepare for in advance. Medicare Limitations Medicare will be available to you when you reach the age of 65 if …
What Is the Definition of Elder Law?
Elder law is the area of legal specialization that is focused on the interests of senior citizens. There are a number of different elder law issues that are pressing at the present time, and one of them is the matter of elder financial abuse. It is difficult for experts put an exact number on the amount of the losses, because the vast majority of cases go unreported. This being stated, we are talking about billions of dollars each and every year. Why do so many instances of elder abuse take …
Long Island Medicaid Attorneys Answer Important Questions
The Long Island Medicaid attorneys at our firm advise clients that have questions about the program. There are definitely many facts to digest, and we consistently hear the same concerns. In this blog post, we will look at a number of the questions that we often hear, and we will provide answers so that you can go forward in a more informed manner. Why is Medicaid relevant to me when I will qualify for Medicare as a senior citizen? This is the first question that most people ask, and it is a …
Trial Begins For Workers Charged in Nursing Home Death
An elder law attorney at Eghrari Law Firm will help you to find the right nursing home care facility through carefully researching your options and reviewing the reputation of nursing homes you are considering. We can provide this help if you are making advanced plans to ensure you are able to qualify for nursing home care when you need to move to a nursing facility. We can also provide you with assistance if your loved one needs to move into a nursing home. And, our firm provides help …
Sale of Nursing Home in New York Hits a Snag
An elder law attorney at Eghrari Law Firm can provide assistance in researching nursing home care options to find a quality nursing home for yourself or for a loved one. It can be very important to find the right care facility because not all nursing homes are created equal. You need to pay attention to the quality and reputation of any nursing home that you are considering for yourself or for a loved one in order to make certain that the home will provide the highest possible quality of life …
Long Islanders Charged in $30 Million Elder Fraud Scam
An elder law attorney at Eghrari Law Firm can help seniors and their families to understand how best to protect assets during the aging process. There are many possible risks to wealth as a senior grows older. Some of these, such as nursing home care, will require substantial planning to try to avoid, as seniors who need costly nursing home care could end up having to impoverish themselves if they haven't taken action in advance to qualify for Medicaid. In other circumstances, however, …
NYPD Launches Initiative to Keep Seniors Safe
Elder law attorneys help older people to make sure they have protections in place to avoid the risk of asset loss and to be prepared in case of sickness or injury. Older people are very vulnerable in many different ways to experiencing financial loss. Seniors are often prime targets of scammers who think they can take advantage of elderly populations. Seniors may also find their wealth at risk because of high nursing home care expenditures or other substantial medical expenses that can arise due …
What are the Most Important Services Elder Law Attorneys Offer?
Smithtown elder law attorneys can provide help addressing issues that can impact your future. The services provided by an elder law attorney are not only important to senior citizens, despite the fact that this legal field is called elder law. Everyone who wishes to plan for the future and ensure their family is provided for can benefit from getting legal help from an elder law professional. Eghrari Law Firm offers a full array of elder law services. We can customize the assistance we …
Islip Town Board Approves Affordable Housing for LGBTQ Seniors
A Long Island elder law attorney can provide help to seniors in making plans for their golden years. As seniors get older, it becomes increasingly important to learn about benefits, programs, and services that can help them to maintain community connections and have the highest possible quality of life. There are many such programs in and around the Long Island area, and some of the services and supports available to seniors not only include things like transportation, classes, or meals, but …
Do You Need Life Insurance?
Long Island elder law attorneys help you to make plans to provide for your loved ones even if something happens to you. There are many different steps that you might have to take to provide adequately for your loved ones. One of those steps may involve purchasing life insurance. Purchasing life insurance makes sense for many people to ensure their loved ones are provided for. Eghrari Law Firm can help you to determine if you should buy life insurance as a part of your efforts to protect and …
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