Category: Elder Care Law

Elder law is a broad legal field that addresses issues affecting seniors and encompasses the intricacies of Medicaid, which is crucial for those needing long-term care. Understanding and planning for Medicaid assistance are essential for receiving this care without depleting assets. An elder law attorney who specializes in guardianships is

Private-pay nursing home care costs between $9,500 and $12,000 per month in Montgomery, Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties. Some nursing facilities provide more intensive care, such as those with ventilators, and can cost over $22,000 per month. Without proper planning these expenses can quickly erase a lifetime of savings. At the

Veterans Benefits are available to those individuals who entered and served in the United States Armed Services, as well as to their Dependents and Survivors. These benefits are made available through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The benefits available include: Health Care Benefits: Administered by the Veterans

Medicare is designed in the United States so that, once you become eligible to receive Medicare benefits, whether by reaching the age of 65 or by being a younger person who is approved due to disability or other reason, you will automatically be enrolled in Medicare Part A. Before we go any further, we should describe and define the various parts of Medicare.

Medicaid is the primary funding source for nursing home care. Medicare and health insurance do not cover this cost on a long term basis. Long term care insurance can but it is very expensive to purchase, many individuals do not qualify and number of insurance companies providing this coverage has