by Jill Burzynski | Dec 6, 2015 | Blog, Caregiver Issues, Estate Planning, Uncategorized
When families gather for holiday celebrations, it sometimes becomes apparent that elderly family members are experiencing changes that need to be addressed. Adult children are often shocked by their aging parents’ situations. Look for the following warning signs:...
by Jill Burzynski | Nov 13, 2015 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Blog, Caregiver Issues, Financing Long Term Care, Medicaid, Medicare
Whenever I meet with new clients about long term care, I find that most of them are operating under a few misconceptions. The problem is that neighbors and friends give well-meaning advice that is often based on experience in other states or simply bad information....
by Jill Burzynski | Nov 9, 2015 | Blog, Guardianship
Guardianship law changed significantly in 2015. I’m going to discuss the biggest changes in this blog post, but I intend to cover all of the changes in the coming weeks in future posts. One of the most important guardianship law changes involves F.S. 744.3031...
by Jill Burzynski | Oct 28, 2015 | Blog, Medicaid
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed a new Federal Rule which revises the requirements that Long Term Care facilities must meet to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Among the reforms is a provision relating to arbitration clauses...
by Jill Burzynski | Oct 22, 2015 | Blog, Medicare
Medicare beneficiaries should explore their options annually about their coverage. Between October 15-December 7, Medicare beneficiaries who do not have a Part D plan may enroll in one and those who do have a Part D plan can change it. Beneficiaries can also opt out...
by Jill Burzynski | Sep 18, 2015 | Blog, Caregiver Issues, Medicaid
Four in ten U.S. adults are now caring for a sick or elderly family member as more people develop chronic illnesses and the population ages (Reuters). These caregiving responsibilities can take both a physical and financial toll on the family members. Spending time...
