Time to Update Your Old Estate Planning Documents?
Many times people will ask me if they need to review their planning that they did many years ago. My answer is... Read More
Last Chance to Change that Advantage Plan!
We are quickly approaching the deadline to opt-out of a Medicare Advantage Plan for 2011. February 15 is the last day that... Read More
Basics of Medicaid for a Couple
Previously, we have looked at the difference between Medicare coverage of skilled nursing coverage and what happens after that coverage ends. Typically,... Read More
Different Types of Special Needs Trusts
We’ve previously discussed what special needs trust are, and how they often can be beneficial for individuals who suffer from various disabilities.... Read More
Medicare vs. Medicaid benefits- What’s the difference?
In our last post, we discussed how Medicare pays in skilled nursing facilities for “rehab” stays. To summarize, Medicare will pay for... Read More
What is a Medicare Stay?
A majority of seniors will spend at least some time in a skilled nursing facility during their lifetime, but most do it... Read More
Article about the Role of Hospice
Very interesting article on a huge difficulty with the current setup of our healthcare system. That problem being the ability to realistically... Read More
The Weeks Group -Elder Law Attorney
Mike Weeks is one of 13 Certified Elder Law Attorneys in the State of Missouri and is dedicated to going the extra... Read More