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Elder Law News from Severns & Stinson
April 2011
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Severns & Stinson. P.C. Scott R. Severns
10293 N. Meridian Street Jeffery D. Stinson
Suite 150 Lindsay R. Knowles
Indianapolis, Indiana 46290 Clifton A. Dennis
(317) 817-0300 Anna M. Howard
(317) 817-0302 Fax
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Attorney Spotlight
Scott R. Severns has been selected for inclusion in Indiana Super Lawyers 2009 magazine under the heading of Elder Law. Attorneys listed in the Indiana Super lawyers 2009 magazine must pass a rigorous selection process that includes a system of nominations, peer evaluation, and internal research. Only five percent of the lawyers in the State of Indiana are named. Congratulations to Scott.
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Jeffery D. Stinson has been selected for inclusion in Indiana Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for 2011 under the heading of Elder Law. The selection process for Rising Stars is the same as the Super Lawyers selection process except that: 1) to be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for ten years or less; 2) Candidates for Rising Stars do not go through step three above-peer evaluation by practice area. While up to five percent of the lawyers in the state are named to Super Lawyers, no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list. Congratulations to Jeff. 
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If
you answer yes to any of these questions, Severns & Stinson can
help.
-Has a family member been diagnosed with a mentally
or physically debilitating disorder such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS,
stroke or a decline in functional capacity?
-Is a family member isolated due to the recent death
of a spouse, or have family that either lives too far away or is too busy to
provide adequate care?
-Is a family member soon to be discharged into a care
facility or currently receiving in-home care?
-Does a family member have a variety of healthcare
providers and need coordination and advocacy for quality care?
-Does a family member seem unusually concerned about
costs of medication and services, indicating he or she may be having financial
troubles?
-Does a family member have assets that fall between
$50,000 and $400,000 - enough to finance a short stay in a care facility but not
enough for an extended stay?
-Does a family member have a spouse whose financial
needs must be considered in light of a family member's medical condition?
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Waiver Waitlist Information
If you or a family member is on the waitlist for waiver services, carefully pay attention to your mail. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) will be sending letters to those on the waitlist. The letter requests confirmation that you wish to continue to be on the waitlist. If FSSA does not receive an affirmative reply, they will remove that person from the waitlist. If you or your family member receive any letter regarding the waiver program waitlist, be sure to respond to it as soon as possible that you wish to remain on the waitlist. No response will result in removal from the list. This letter will likely instruct you to contact your local area agency on aging for assistance. You may also contact our office if you have questions or need assistance. |
Things to Remember at Tax Time
 Tax Day is approaching quickly. Here are a list of things to keep in mind:Read On |
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Attorneys Helping Families with Long Term Care Needs
by Lindsay Knowles
Sometimes it's like a bolt of lightening. An aneurysm suddenly disables a 58-year-old wife and turns the lives of her children and her husband upside-down. Other times the progression is more gradual but no less demanding. Alzheimer's disease may progressively push a family toward the edge where professional, long-term care becomes essential. Read on
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A Trip to the Hospital May Put Assisted Living Resident on Medicaid at Risk of Eviction
Assisted living facility residents covered by Medicaid are at risk of being evicted if they leave the facility, even for a temporary hospitalization, the National Senior Citizen's Law Center warns in a recently released White Paper on the problem. Ironically, Medicaid officials in most states have the power to prevent these evictions but in most cases are not exercising it. Read on |
2011 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index Announced
A 55-year-old individual can expect to pay $1,480 annually for $169,000 in current benefits, which would grow to $354,000 of coverage by age 80, according to the 2011 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index. Read on
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Choosing Home Care Services that Meet Your Needs
Making the decision to hire a home care service to provide care for your loved one is an important decision and can, at the same time, be very difficult. If an illness or recovery from surgery requires nursing care or physical therapy, a physician may order skilled home care services that provide both skilled providers and personal aides. Your decision is then based on the obvious medical determinations made by the doctor. But what if you as the family caregiver must determine the extent of care needed without the help of a doctor? Read on |
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| About Our Law Firm
Severns & Stinson, P.C. is a law firm focused on the needs of families confronting issues with health care. We have a special emphasis on long term care issues -- an emphasis that has come to be known as "elder law." Our firm consists of five attorneys and two paraprofessionals.
Our services include the following:
- Asset Protection & Long Term Care Planning
- Medicaid Planning, Applications and Appeals
- Medicare Consultation and Advocacy
- Estate Planning
- "Making It Last"™ - Supplemental Needs Trusts and Asset Protection for Persons with Disabilities
- Response Team Building - Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Declarations and Other Advance Directives
- Guardianships and Probate Administration
- Patients Rights and Care Advocacy.
Severns & Stinson. P.C.
10293 N. Meridian Street, Suite 150
Indianapolis, Indiana 46290
317.817-0300
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