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Monthly Archive for: "March, 2020"
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By John Belconis
In Elder Law News
Posted March 24, 2020

Staying Connected to Family Members in a Nursing Home When Visits are Banned

The spread of the coronavirus to nursing home residents has caused the federal government to direct nursing homes to restrict visitor access. Families are having to find new ways to stay in [...]

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By John Belconis
In Elder Law News
Posted March 24, 2020

Medicare is Expanding Telehealth Services During Coronavirus Pandemic

As part of its response to the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government is broadly expanding coverage of Medicare telehealth services to beneficiaries and relaxing HIPAA enforcement. This [...]

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By John Belconis
In Elder Law News
Posted March 19, 2020

Social Security Offices Shuttered in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak

To protect its workers and the public during the coronavirus pandemic, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has suspended face-to-face service to the public at its field offices and [...]

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By John Belconis
In Elder Law News
Posted March 19, 2020

What Can You Do to Protect Your Loved One in a Nursing Home During the Pandemic?

As the coronavirus spreads across the United States, nursing home residents are among the most vulnerable to the disease. How to try to ensure that your loved one stays healthy? 

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By John Belconis
In Elder Law News
Posted March 6, 2020

Medicare and Medicaid Will Cover Coronavirus Testing

With coronavirus dominating news coverage and creating alarm, it is important to know that Medicare and Medicaid will cover tests for the virus. 

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By John Belconis
In Elder Law News
Posted March 4, 2020

New Medicare Payment Method Causing Cuts to Home Health Care Services

A new payment method for Medicare providers is making it harder for some home health care patients to receive physical, occupational, or speech therapy. Under the new system, providers are [...]

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By John Belconis
In Elder Law News
Posted March 4, 2020

How Does Medicaid Treat Income?

The basic Medicaid rule for nursing home residents is that they must pay all of their income, minus certain deductions, to the nursing home.

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By John Belconis
In Elder Law News
Posted March 3, 2020

Free Tax Preparation Help Is Available to Seniors

Most low- and middle-income Americans qualify for free online tax preparation software, but do not take advantage of it. And anyone over age 60 can use the IRS’s Tax Counseling for the Elderly [...]

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By John Belconis
In Elder Law News
Posted March 3, 2020

Medicaid Protections for the Healthy Spouse

Medicaid law provides special protections for the spouses of Medicaid applicants to make sure the spouses have the minimum support needed to continue to live in the community.

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