In Michigan, we have a new health-care option to help Michigan seniors and elders live at home longer, rather than live in a nursing home. PACE provides community-based services for seniors who are “dual-eligible” for both Medicare and Medicaid. It supplements an adult day-care setting with in-home and referral services, with the hope that it…
Category Archives: Nursing Home
Michigan Medicaid Estate Recovery | May 4th, 2011 Update
Well, it looks like we have an update on Michigan Medicaid estate recovery. I just received the Medicaid Final Department Review for proposed July policy and there are some serious changes in how Medicaid and estate recovery in Michigan will work. What this means is that without proper Medicaid planning by a Michigan medicaid planning…
Parkinson’s Disease and Michigan Nursing Home Asset Protection
Parkinson’s Disease and Michigan Nursing Home Asset Protection
How to Find a Michigan Nursing Home for Someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
As a Michigan elder law attorney, I often aid families in their search for Michigan nursing facilities and assisted living facilities that can assist seniors who are suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia. One of the keys with any Michigan nursing home or assisted living selection, for an individual with Alzheimer’s or dementia, is to make…
Medicaid, Nursing Homes & Personal Liability
Michigan Medicaid attorney blogs on nursing homes, medicaid, and personal liability.
When is the Best Time to Get Legal Help for Aging Parents
It’s really never to early to seek legal help from a qualified elder law or VA accredited attorney, but its often too late.
Medicaid Planning Tips- 3 Quick Tips
Planning for the future is difficult. Planning for situations where you’ll need skilled nursing care in a nursing home is even more difficult. That is one of the reasons many people in Michigan put off their long-term care and Medicaid planning. I see procrastination on a daily basis as a Michigan Medicaid Planning lawyer. Robert…
Long-term Care Risks and Solutions
Our population in Oakland County and Michigan continue to age, and will continue to need the assistance of long-term care services. One of the largest providers of financing for seniors long-term care is the Medicaid program. The Federal government along with the state of Michigan has imposed strict financial guidelines on seniors who wish to qualify for Medicaid. For…
Michigan Long-term Care Facilities face State-Imposed Penalties for Health and Safety
Two Michigan long-term care facilities face state-imposed penalties for health and safety violations according to mlive.com and the Jackson Citizen Patriot’s Holly Klaft. Arbor Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, along with Odd Fellow & Rebekah Home, both have had their Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement payments suspended due to the violations during recent inspections. Some of the violations…