The Importance of Crisis Planning for Seniors
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The Importance of Crisis Planning for Seniors

Estate Planning, Aging

The Importance of Crisis Planning for Seniors

Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Oftentimes, families contact our office for crisis planning for seniors in their lives, struggling to manage the needs of their loved ones, while caught up in the emotions and stress that comes along with navigating a challenging situation. When in this heightened state of desperation, crisis planning for seniors makes it difficult for families to find appropriate and reliable long-term care options for their loved ones. Our team of care coordinators, including social workers, support our clients through these trying times, helping them access the best care [...]

Kathleen Magee2024-03-20T15:52:52-04:00March 21, 2024|

Medicare Fraud and Unlawful Practices
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Medicare Fraud and Unlawful Practices

Public Benefits

Medicare Fraud and Unlawful Practices

Most Medicare enrollees have suffered phone calls, commercials, and mailings trying to entice them into switching plans, but how do you know when these offerings are legitimate? If you are feeling pressured into joining a plan, it is important to remember that many insurance agents and brokers may receive a large fee for securing your enrollment. It is important to recognize when a health insurance company or a health insurance advisor may not have your best interests in mind. The widespread privatization of Medicare benefits can lead some seniors, or disabled individuals, to experience Medicare fraud. Medicare has many regulations [...]

Rothkoff Law Group2024-03-08T11:33:46-05:00February 25, 2022|

Elder Care Law Services and the Power of the Written Word
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Elder Care Law Services and the Power of the Written Word

Aging

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 [...]

Jerold Rothkoff2024-03-08T12:22:44-05:00October 1, 2021|

Update on Telehealth Insurance Coverage
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Update on Telehealth Insurance Coverage

Health Law

Update on Telehealth Insurance Coverage

Over the past year, telehealth insurance coverage has evolved. While telehealth is not a new practice, it has become much more widely utilized since the outbreak of COVID-19. Historically, telehealth was utilized in certain instances, such as for patients who lived in more rural areas with limited access to resources. In regard to telehealth insurance coverage, effective March 2020, Medicare began covering these visits under much broader guidelines and were paid at the same rate as in-person visits. Some of the most common technology platforms include FaceTime, Zoom, Google Hangouts, and Skype. Under the guidelines during the pandemic, the use [...]

Rothkoff Law Group2024-03-08T12:32:23-05:00February 4, 2021|