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How the One Big Beautiful Bill Could Affect Medicaid, ABLE Accounts, and Long-Term Care
The One Big Beautiful Bill Medicaid changes could reshape coverage for older adults and individuals with disabilities, with new red tape, work requirements, and more.
How the New Jersey POLST Form Protects Your Healthcare Wishes
The New Jersey POLST form ensures medical providers follow a person’s healthcare wishes, giving control over life-sustaining treatments and emergency care decisions.
How to Choose a Home Care Agency
Understanding how to choose a home care agency is important for your loved one; from evaluating credentials and costs to ensuring your loved one receives the personalized care they need.
Planning Ahead: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Could Affect Medicaid, ABLE Accounts, and Long-Term Care
How does the new one big beautiful bill affect you, caregivers, and those with disabilities? In early July, the United States Congress passed, and President Trump signed, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). This is one of the most sweeping pieces of federal legislation in years, combining tax changes with deep cuts and major reforms to public benefits programs—especially Medicaid, a public benefit program relied upon by many disabled individuals and older adults requiring long-term care, and lower income Americans needing insurance.
Elder Law Lessons from “Baba O’Riley”: A Care Advocate’s Perspective
Elder care advocacy inspired by classic rock explores how The Who’s “Baba O’Riley” reflects the challenges of aging. Learn how thoughtful planning ensures dignity, independence, and support for your loved ones.
Rothkoff Law Group’s Synopsis of the Senate Bill Passed
ROTHKOFF LAW GROUP SYNOPSIS OF KEY MEDICAID AND RELATED PROVISIONS IN ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT One Big Beautiful Bill Act Bill passed by House on May 22 Senate significantly amended the bill and considered it this past weekend during a multi-day vote-a-rama, and passed by Senate on July 1 Following Senate passage, bill returns to the House House Rules Committee will convene today to set rules for debate House vote potentially happening this week Many House members pushing to amend Senate bill If House amends the bill, it will return to the Senate President Trump set unofficial deadline [...]
Learning from Our Children
A Father's Day reflection inspired by Michael Chabon's Pops—a moving exploration of fatherhood, self-discovery, and the lessons parents learn from their children.
Elder Care Planning for LGBTQ+ Families
Elder care planning for LGBTQ+ families ensures that partners and loved ones are legally protected as they age. While significant progress has been made in securing rights for LGBTQ+ individuals, gaps in legal recognition and financial protections still exist. Long-term care decisions, medical directives, and asset distribution may not align with personal wishes without proper planning. Establishing a well-structured plan provides peace of mind, prevents unnecessary legal battles, and guarantees that chosen family members have the authority to make decisions when needed.
Elder Care Planning for Blended Families
Elder care planning for blended families involves legal and financial decisions to protect aging loved ones, ensure fair asset distribution, and prevent family conflicts.
Senior-Specific Emergency Kits: What to Pack
Senior-specific emergency kits provide aging adults with essential supplies for unexpected situations, ensuring safety, comfort, and access to medical care.
Understanding Alzheimer’s Warning Signs: What’s Normal and What’s Not
Wondering if forgetfulness is normal or a sign of something more? Here is the difference between aging and Alzheimer’s warning signs.
Crisis Nursing Home Discharge Planning – A View from the Resident’s Perspective
Learn what the last covered day under Medicare really means and how to protect your loved one from an early nursing home discharge.
How to Legally Pay a Private Caregiver
Ensure compliance when hiring in-home care. Learn how to legally pay a private caregiver, from tax rules to Medicaid benefits and caregiver agreements.
How to Maximize Rehabilitation Coverage in a Skilled Nursing Home
Maximizing rehabilitation coverage in a skilled nursing home means knowing your options, working with care providers, and ensuring the right support for your loved one.
What To Do After a Parent’s Dementia Diagnosis
A parent’s dementia diagnosis can bring a wave of emotions, from fear and sadness to uncertainty about what comes next. While it is a difficult moment, there are steps that can be taken to ensure they receive the care, support, and legal protections they need. By focusing on both immediate and long-term planning, families can create a stable foundation that allows their loved one to age with dignity while maintaining as much independence as possible. Thoughtful decisions today can bring peace of mind for the future and provide reassurance that a parent’s wishes will be honored.