Elder law is constantly evolving. The attorneys at Janna Dutton & Associates understand the importance of staying informed within this growing field of law. This newsletter was designed with you in mind and includes articles and links below that help highlight some of the most recent developments in elder law.
On behalf of the attorneys and staff at Janna Dutton & Associates, we'd like to wish you a joyous holiday season and a happy new year. Be sure to check out "Elder Law Topics in the News" at the bottom of this e-newsletter for some holiday-specific links to help your season stay merry and bright. Our New Year's resolution? To keep you as updated as possible on the latest in elder law news.
Janna Dutton & Associates: Compassionate Advocates for Elders, Persons with Disabilities, and Their Families
We are continuously updating our blog with the most recent articles, links and resources on elder topics. We scan hundreds of articles and post only the most informative and helpful information we find.
As the name explains, ICBC is an Illinois organization that works in a variety of ways to better the care and quality of life for Illinois nursing home residents. It is the only statewide organization devoted exclusively to the protection and enhancement of the legal, health care, and human rights of nursing home residents and other long-term care facility residents.
Click here to read more about the organization and the incredible work they do.
The Effects of Health Care Reform on Long-Term Care
Most of the discussion about health reform has centered around issues like the "public option" and abortion restrictions, but buried in both the House and Senate reform bills are important provisions that would make long-term care more affordable, help the elderly and disabled remain at home rather than move to a nursing home, and make nursing homes safer for those who need them.
As members of the Boomer generation become caretakers for their parents, more and more guides are popping up to aid them. This one covers topics that other books often gloss over.
As the New Year approaches, taxpayers around the nation are thinking about making gifts or other financial moves before January 1 that will benefit them come April 15, 2010. Here are some year-end considerations of particular interest to seniors.
No Change in Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment Standards for 2010
For the first time since 1989, when a law was enacted protecting the spouses of institutionalized Medicaid recipients from impoverishment, the federal government is not raising its guidelines for how much money the husbands or wives of institutionalized Medicaid recipients may keep.
It is that time of year again -- time to reassess whether your Medicare plan is working for you. Medicare's open enrollment period began November 15 and continues until midnight December 31. During this period, you may enroll in or change Medicare Part D (prescription drug) and Medicare Advantage (managed care) plans.
Look for more articles and links in the first 2010 edition of the Dutton Elder Law Newsletter.
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Most of the discussion about health reform has centered around issues like the "public option" and abortion restrictions, but buried in both the House and Senate reform bills are important provisions that would make long-term care more affordable, help the elderly and disabled remain at home rather than move to a nursing home, and make nursing homes safer for those who need them.
As members of the Boomer generation become caretakers for their parents, more and more guides are popping up to aid them. This one covers topics that other books often gloss over.
As the New Year approaches, taxpayers around the nation are thinking about making gifts or other financial moves before January 1 that will benefit them come April 15, 2010. Here are some year-end considerations of particular interest to seniors.
For the first time since 1989, when a law was enacted protecting the spouses of institutionalized Medicaid recipients from impoverishment, the federal government is not raising its guidelines for how much money the husbands or wives of institutionalized Medicaid recipients may keep.
It is that time of year again -- time to reassess whether your Medicare plan is working for you. Medicare's open enrollment period began November 15 and continues until midnight December 31. During this period, you may enroll in or change Medicare Part D (prescription drug) and Medicare Advantage (managed care) plans.