How May We Assist You?
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Office Locations:
We understand the importance of being accessible.
In addition to our main office in Downtown Chicago, we offer appointments
in suburban locations.
Main Office:
100 West Monroe
Suite 810
Chicago, IL 60603
phone: 312-899-0950
Suburban Locations:
Arlington Heights:
phone: 847-906-3584
phone: 847-261-4708
Vernon Hills:
phone: 847-886-9456
General E-mail Address:
contact@duttonelderlaw.com
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We offer video conferencing.
At times, clients are homebound or they have family members who live outside the Chicagoland area. With technology, we are able to serve these clients and still offer the opportunity to see each other face to face. |
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A Few of Our Professional Memberships
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Janna Dutton is 1 of only 8
Certified Elder Law Attorneys in Illinois. |
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Dutton & Casey. P.C.
Advocates for Older Adults,
Persons with Disabilities,
and their Families. |
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* Medicaid Update* |
In last month's newsletter, Janna Dutton discussed some of the issues in the process to implement the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA), which will modify the Medicaid program.
Much has occurred since our last newsletter. In order to keep you
up-to-date, Janna Dutton wrote:
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"A Primer on the New Illinois Medicaid Regulations"
Effective January 1, 2012, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services ("Department") will implement extensive new rules affecting eligibility for long term care Medicaid coverage, namely, coverage of nursing home care, Supportive Living Facilities (Medicaid covered assisted living), and the Community Care Program (in-home services).
Click to read the entire document. AND, keep reading our newsletter as we will keep you up-to-date on this very important topic. |
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* Medicare D Open Enrollment * | |
Just a reminder, Medicare beneficiaries have until December 7 to enroll in, or change, Medicare D coverage.
For Resources on Medicare D, please go to www.medicare.gov;
www.insurance.illinois.gov/ship |
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*Communicating End-of-Life Wishes Pays Off Where Aggressive Treatment
Is the Norm * | |
A new study finds that, when medical personnel know what kind of care a patient wants at the end of life, Medicare can be spared significant sums and the patient is more likely to die at home rather than in a hospital, at least in certain areas.
Click here to read the entire article.
Additional Resources
on End of Life Care:
National Hospice/Pallative Care Organization
Medicare booklet regarding Hospice
Resource for People who have Dementia
Booklet from National Institute on Aging |
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*Make Sure Your Power of Attorney Complies with Federal Privacy Law * | |
A power of attorney and a health care proxy are two of the most important estate planning documents you can have, but in some instances they may be useless if they don't comply with the federal privacy law.
Read the entire article.
For answers to your questions on powers of attorney, please contact us to schedule an appointment to meet with one of our attorneys. |
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* More Information Planning for Man and Women's Best Friends * |
In a recent newsletter, we reviewed a book, Fat Cats and Lucky Dogs, which dealt with planning for the future for pets. Because we receive questions on this subject, we are providing you more information.
Please click here for the article. |
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