Massachusetts regulators appear to be falling short in ensuring that nursing homes follow rules designed to improve care for some of their most vulnerable patients, those with dementia, a Boston Globe review shows. Nursing homes have been notably slow to implement the improvements: Some have not completed the required staff training for dementia care that […]
Read More »The Benefits of Long-Term Care Insurance
I’ve written many articles on the benefits of long-term care insurance. In Massachusetts, it can be an easy way to protect a home from the placement of a MassHealth lien. For a good article which summarizes many of the benefits long-term care insurance provides, click this link: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102322395 Sincerely, Eric R. Oalican
Read More »Social Security and Retirement Planning Seminar
Well-respected private wealth advisor, Christopher Civale, of Ameriprise Financial, is hosting an informational seminar about Social Security on Wednesday, February 4th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Stoneforge Tavern & Public House on Route 44 in Raynham. The guest speaker will be Kurt Czarnowski, an expert in Social Security benefits. I invite all […]
Read More »Why Should You Consult An Elder Law Attorney on MassHealth Issues?
A lot of people are reluctant to consult attorneys on legally-related matters due primarily to the cost. This is doubly true with respect to issues related to Medicaid coverage of nursing home care for the following reasons: The cost of consulting with an attorney. MassHealth eligibility is seen as a non-legal matter that should be […]
Read More »LEGAL RESOLUTIONS FOR 2015
Happy New Year! Now add “update my estate plan” to that long list of new resolutions for 2015. Here are several reasons to do so: Major Events in 2014 Did you experience any significant life changing events in 2014? If so, your estate and asset protection plan should be reexamined. Here are a few examples […]
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