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About Jerold Rothkoff

Jerold Rothkoff, a practicing New Jersey and Pennsylvania attorney, is the Principal of the Rothkoff Law Group, an elder care law firm. Jerry dedicates his practice to serving clients in the areas of life care planning, long-term care planning, Medicaid & VA benefits, and advocacy for the elderly and disabled. He is past President of the NJ Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, former chair of the elder law section of the NJ State Bar Association, and past President of the Life Care Planning Law Firm Association. Jerry continues to be an outspoken advocate for the rights of the elderly and disabled. He writes for and gives presentations regularly to attorneys and other professionals about legal issues related to seniors and those with disabilities. Jerry’s community activities include the Twilight Wish Foundation, the Delaware Valley Stroke Council, the Alzheimer’s Association, as well as numerous other advocacy groups. When not in the office, Jerry spends time with his wife, Erica, and their five children, eighteen-year old identical twin girls, Liza and Julia, fifteen-year old fraternal twin boys, Evan and Gregory, and six-year old Aitan.

CMS Update on Nursing Home Information Disclosed to Public

In a recent CMS update, the public will now have access to new information about nursing homes that were previously undisclosed. According to a report by the Center for Medicare Advocacy, in response to questions from reporters, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has stated it will now publicly post all civil money penalties imposed against nursing facilities, whether or not the fines have been paid. Up until now, CMS has refrained from publicly disclosing unpaid fines. Arguably, CMS’s former policy rewarded bad behavior by facilities, such as refusal to pay fines, by keeping the federal fines hidden [...]

2024-03-08T12:11:38-05:00December 31, 2021|
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Holiday Tips for Dementia Caregivers and Being Dementia-Inclusive

Holiday family gatherings can be challenging, especially for those with dementia, but with a few helpful holiday tips for dementia caregivers, you can be inclusive and enjoy the time together. Instead of dwelling on what the holidays were like in years past, some of the best advice dementia care experts have to offer involves focusing on the present and developing strategies to roll with the changes to preserve the holiday spirit of gratitude. According to dementia care expert Teepa Snow, the following guidance will help make your holiday gathering more dementia-friendly. 1. Think Simple Think smaller. Simplifying celebrations can go [...]

2022-03-10T21:10:11-05:00December 24, 2021|
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2022 Elder Law Numbers

As 2021 draws to a close, there are important 2022 elder law numbers that should be paid attention to by seniors and their loved ones. With these new changes in mind, now is the time to plan finances ahead of the year to come. 2022 Medicare Numbers The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the new Medicare premiums, deductibles, and co-payments for 2022: Basic Part B premium:........................................................$170.10/month (was $148.50 in 2021) Part B deductible:................................................................$233.00 ($203.00 in 2021) Part A deductible:................................................................$1,556.00 (was $1,484.00 in 2021) Co-payment for hospital stay days 61-90:..........................$389.00/day (was $37.00 in 2021) Co-payment for hospital stay [...]

2024-03-08T12:12:27-05:00December 10, 2021|
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Important Update on Nursing Home Visitation Guidance from CMS

On November 12, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated their Nursing Home Visitation Guidance. After over a year and a half of residents and their loved ones being separated from each other and subject to confusing and often ignored nursing home visitation guidance, visitation is now allowed at all times for all residents, including indoor visitations.  All visitors must continue to adhere to infection prevention practices. Additional key points of new guidance include: Facilities can no longer limit frequency and length of visits, number of visitors, or require advanced scheduling of visits. Vaccinated and unvaccinated residents [...]

2024-03-08T12:13:08-05:00November 18, 2021|
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Reflections on the 4th Annual Rothkoff Law Group Elder Care Symposium

On October 21st, 2021, we held our fourth annual Rothkoff Law Group Elder Care Symposium. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, the Symposium was held virtually for the second year. We want to thank all of the attendees, exhibitors, presenters, and generous sponsors who helped support the Symposium. We are proud to announce all Symposium ticket sale proceeds will benefit HFC, Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogan’s national non-profit dedicated to caring for families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, inspiring the next generation of Alzheimer’s advocates, and being leaders in brain research and education.  Upon logging into the Symposium platform, [...]

2024-03-08T12:13:28-05:00November 11, 2021|
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Build Back Better Act Items of Interest to Seniors

The details of the Biden administration’s scaled-back budget bill titled the “Build Back Better Act” are out after several months of negotiations among Democratic lawmakers. Although there is a great deal out of the bill, such as Medicare coverage for dental and vision, the good news for elder care advocates is the $150 billion dedicated to Medicaid home and community services, along with regulations leading to a federally required nursing home staffing standard. Also, the bill does not include any estate tax changes. There is much more in the bill (or out of the bill, depending on your perspective). You [...]

2024-05-09T14:17:40-04:00November 4, 2021|
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Planning for Future Care: Balancing Life with Risk

At a certain age, planning for future care is a critical consideration for preserving your health and finances. If you are 65 years old, what is the chance of you needing long-term services and support? The answer depends on several factors. The statistics do show planning for future care is important before the need arises. According to a 2019 study by the federal Department of Health and Human Services, over a lifetime, the study determined that about 70% of older adults will need help from caregivers or paid aides in their own homes or long-term care facility at some point [...]

2022-03-11T14:20:34-05:00October 15, 2021|
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Arbitration Agreements in Nursing Home Admission Contracts

  On October 1st, a federal appeals court decided to uphold restrictions that limit the use of binding arbitration agreements in nursing home admissions agreements. Binding arbitration agreements prior to the rise of any actual dispute have been promoted for decades as a way to reduce expenses by providing an alternative dispute resolution method. When used properly, arbitration agreements can provide the parties with a less expensive forum to solve disputes. However, binding arbitration agreements have also been used by the business community to attempt to limit themselves from potential liability by having a party relinquish their right to bring [...]

2024-03-08T12:15:04-05:00October 8, 2021|
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Elder Care Law Services and the Power of the Written Word

As we deal with the day-to-day issues of managing a law firm and providing elder care law services for clients and their loved ones, we sometimes unintentionally forget why we do what we do. It is a natural human reaction to address the here and now before you. Our focus as an elder care law firm is to ensure our clients receive the best care possible, determine how care can be reasonably paid for, and ease the burden on the caregiver family member. We received a handwritten note via mail from the child of a recently deceased client. We have [...]

2024-03-08T12:22:44-05:00October 1, 2021|
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Important Medicare Provisions Seniors Should Know About

Congress is gearing up to pass a budget reconciliation package, and there are several important Medicare provisions affecting seniors, including first-time Medicare coverage for vision, hearing, and dental care.      These Medicare provisions are proposed to phase in vision, hearing, and dental benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2028, respectively. The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that vision benefits would cost $30 billion over 10 years, hearing benefits would cost $89 billion over 10 years, and dental benefits would cost $238 billion over 10 years.  The legislation would also make broader changes to prescription drug coverage under Medicare. In addition to [...]

2024-03-08T12:15:59-05:00September 24, 2021|
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Leading the Way in Elder Care Advocacy

The Rothkoff Law Group is dedicated to assisting elderly individuals and their families in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. Their services include life care planning, Medicaid planning, protecting assets, estate planning, elder care law, nursing home law, securing Veterans’ benefits, and assisting with Medicaid applications.

Cherry Hill, NJ

425 Route 70 West
Cherry Hill NJ 08002
(856) 616-2923
(856) 616-2991 NJ FAX

Trevose, PA

Seven Neshaminy Interplex, Suite 403
Trevose PA 19503
(215) 546-5800
(215) 485-5695 PA FAX

Additional Offices in:

  • Turnersville, NJ
  • Hamilton, NJ
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Radnor, PA
  • Doylestown, PA
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