by Jill Burzynski | Feb 20, 2017 | Blog, Caregiver Issues, End of Life Planning
We at Burzynski Elder Law often encourage our chronically ill clients to consider obtaining a hospice consult. We are fortunate in Collier County to have two excellent hospice options: Avow and Vitas Healthcare. Both hospices offer invaluable support for both the...
by Jill Burzynski | Dec 15, 2016 | Blog, Financing Long Term Care, Medicaid
Every year the eligibility limits change for Medicaid. The 2017 Florida Medicaid Numbers have now been announced. They are as follows: Individual Countable Asset Allowance: $2,000 Spouse Countable Asset: Allowance $120,900 Income Cap/Limit for Individual: $2,205.00...
by Jill Burzynski | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog
The Center for Medicare Advocacy explains how Observation Status Impedes Access to Hospice and Palliative Care services in this interesting article.
by Jill Burzynski | Nov 18, 2016 | Blog, Financing Long Term Care, Veterans' Benefits
For several years, the VA has been in the process of rule-making that will substantially change how aid and attendance applications are processed. Among the most important changes is the implementation of a look-back period which has never before existed for this...
by Jill Burzynski | Nov 13, 2016 | Blog, Caregiver Issues, Uncategorized
We have long advised our clients against signing admission agreements with nursing homes or assisted living facilities which require pre-dispute arbitration. We strongly feel that if one of our clients were to have to sue a facility, the case should be heard by a...
by Jill Burzynski | Sep 11, 2016 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Blog, Estate Planning, Financing Long Term Care, Health Care Advocacy, Medicaid
I often receive calls requesting that I prepare a Durable Power of Attorney for parents. This question inevitably leads to further conversation. The threshold question is “why are your parents not calling themselves?” If I am going to be able to do legal...