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Why Engage An Elder Law Attorney To Prepare Your Medicaid Application?

Why Engage An Elder Law Attorney To Prepare Your Medicaid Application? The Illinois Medical Assistance Program (“Medicaid”) is the health care program for individuals who do not have another form of insurance or whose insurance does not cover what they need, such as nursing home or supportive living care. A significant number of people must […]

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Illinois’ Medicaid Long Term Care Eligibility Rules

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Illinois Medicaid Long Term Care Eligibility Rules In January, 2012, new regulations became effective in Illinois substantially changing eligibility for Medicaid coverage of long-term care. Although effective in January, the local offices of the Illinois Department of Human Services, the agency making determinations of eligibility for Medicaid, did not implement these new regulations until

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The Difference Between Medicare And Medicaid

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What’s The Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid? Medicare and Medicaid sound alike, and many people use them interchangeably. However, they are very different programs. Medicare is a federal program that provides health coverage to insured workers who are age 65 or older or who have a disability. Medicaid is a state and federal program that

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The Presumptively Void Transfers Act

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Another Tool To Protect Vulnerable Adults It might be too late to assist the family of Ernie Banks, whose will was changed in 2014 to the benefit of his caregiver, but this statutory tool will protect others from being victimized by non-family caregivers of persons requiring care. Attorney Janna Dutton, an active advocate for vulnerable

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Adult Guardianship Facts

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Adult Guardianship Facts What is a Guardian? A guardian is a person, institution or agency appointed by the Probate Court to manage the affairs of a person with a disability. Who May Need a Guardian Appointed to Manage Their Affairs? The law presumes that an adult eighteen years of age or older is capable of

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Veterans Resources

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Veterans Resources November 11 is Veterans Day, a day of remembrance and gratitude. In honor of that we have provided some resources below. US Department of Veterans Affairs The following Veterans Service Organizations are located at the Chicago Regional Office: American Legion AMVETS Disabled American Veterans Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Paralyzed Veterans of America

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10 Common Estate Planning Questions

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10 Common Estate Planning Questions Estate planning involves documents such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. If you are just getting started or are working with a loved one to get started on their estate plan, this blog provides the answers to ten frequent questions about estate planning. 1. Why do I need

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What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?

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What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid? Medicare and Medicaid sound alike, and many people use them interchangeably. However, they are quite different programs. Medicare is a federal program that provides health coverage to insured workers who are age 65 or older or who have a disability. Medicaid is a state and federal program

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Kathryn C. Casey on WGN Radio

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Kathryn C. Casey on WGN Radio We are proud to share that Kathryn “Katie” Casey, JD, CELA, was the legal guest on the Karen Conti show on WGN Radio this month. Katie was interviewed as part of WGN’s recognition of National Senior Citizen Day on August 21, 2022. Katie gave insight into long-term care planning

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What is a Fiduciary and How to Choose the Right One(s)

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What is a Fiduciary and How to Choose the Right One(s) Deciding who will make medical and financial decisions for you, should you no longer have the mental capacity, can be daunting. It’s important to know the distinct roles to appoint, who makes a good choice for each role, but also what they literally mean.

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