The Federal Government has issued a final rule that limits the use of pre-dispute arbitration agreements between nursing facilities and their residents. The final rule was published on July 16, 2019 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) the government agency that regulates Medicare and Medicaid program providers. When someone is admitted to […]
Protecting Older Individuals from Heat Related Illnesses
Given Pennsylvania’s most recent heat wave, it is more important than ever to make sure that you and your loved ones are protected from heat related illnesses. This may not come as a surprise to you, but elderly individuals, those over the age of 65, are more prone to heat related illnesses than their younger […]
New 2019 Edition of “Elder Law in Pennsylvania” is Published
The Pennsylvania Bar Institute has announced the July 2019 publication of the 5th Edition of Elder Law in Pennsylvania. The book is widely recognized as the most comprehensive treatise on elder law in Pennsylvania. Elder Law focuses on the laws, regulations and legal planning that are of critical importance to the elderly and people with […]
PA Eliminates Tax on Some Parent to Child Inheritances
Pennsylvania has now eliminated state inheritance tax on transfers from a parent to or for the use of a child age 21 or younger upon the death of the parent. This includes transfers from a natural parent, adoptive parent or stepparent. Pennsylvania inheritance tax is imposed as a percentage of the value of most property […]
Medicare: There’s an App for that!
In today’s day and age, we have a world of knowledge at our finger tips. Smartphones have allowed various industries to expand beyond what anyone could have ever imagined, and Medicare is no different. According to research, 79% of Americans between the ages of 50 and 64 as well as 53% of Americans over the […]
Why you may be liable for your Parent’s or Adult Child’s care costs
Here is a quick multiple-choice test for you. Who is ultimately responsible to pay for the care needed by an adult who has no way to pay for the care they need? A) The Government (e.g. Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security Disability) B) The company providing the care C) The spouse, parents and/or children of the […]
Elder Abuse in and outside of Hollywood
Elder abuse is defined as intentional acts that result in harm or risk of harm to an elderly person by someone they trust, such as a caregiver. The abuse can involve acts committed by the abuser or intentional omissions, such as neglect. Individuals across all socio-economic classes, races, and ethnicities can be victims. The abuse […]