by Jill Burzynski | May 8, 2017 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Blog, Caregiver Issues, Financing Long Term Care, Health Care Advocacy, Medicaid, Medicare, Trusts, Veterans' Benefits
Just today, I received a phone call from a concerned daughter about her father’s long-term care needs. He is currently receiving care in a nursing home. They are hopeful that he will be able to return home soon, but it is obvious that he is going to need...
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 | 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 | Jul 10, 2015 | Caregiver Issues, Financing Long Term Care, Health Care Advocacy, Medicare
Earlier this year, chronically ill persons who had had their Medicare benefits discontinued because they were told that they were not improving filed a lawsuit in Vermont federal court Jimmo, et al vs. Sebelius, 5:11-CV-17, (D. VT., January 18, 2011). Historically,...