I am a disable 74 y.o. Receive SSI. I have Medicare and Medicaid. With the new law MMA in Florida will I lose my Medicare?

I'm sorry about your complaint with the new managed Medicaid in Florida. I've heard a couple of complaints about the quality of care under the new...

Is there a way in the state of Tennessee to force my sister into drug rehab?

I am sorry for your problems with your sister. Drug and alcohol addictions are some of the toughest issues we have to deal with as attorneys...

You need to go to an elder law attorney immediately. Like last week. Typically, if two people own a property as "joint tenants with rights of...

While obtaining power of attorney is it legal for the hospital to share information with only siblings and not the mother?

I'm actually going to provide a different answer than my colleagues. Under Georgia law, there is a default provision in the law that determines...

Being overcharged for a nursing home stay. The total length was less than 60 days but being charged 3 months by medi-cal.

Unfortunately, I do not have a good answer to your situation because Medi-Cal is so different than Medicaid as it is administered in the other 49...

I acted as POA for aunt in TX nursing home. Her money ran out during Medicaid app. process. Home tells me I'm liable

I'm sorry to hear about the problems you are having with the nursing home when all you tried to do was help an aunt. Your situation is an example...

Is there any legal recourse if two adult siblings differ from a third sibling on the care of an elderly parent with dementia?

I am sorry to hear about the problems your siblings are having with each other and your mother. This is the type of situation that will end up...

Do I need to do a spend-down or is there another option? If I need to do a spend what way is best?

I am sorry to hear about the problems you are having with your sister. I am going to recommend that you talk to an elder law attorney in your...

Can Medicaid take a husbands social security to pay for the care of a facility of his wife?

I am sorry to hear about your parents' difficulties. At this point, I would speak with an elder law attorney in your area just to confirm your...

In search of some of the types of assistance to fund nursing home for elderly grandmother who is 91, blind & has severe dementia

I'm terribly sorry to hear about your grandmother and all of the trouble she has had. Please find an elder law attorney in your area who can...