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Fundraisers: What you didn't know!
Video Description: Starting a fundraiser for someone that has been injured is a great thing, but did you know that it could have a negative impact on that person? Financial planner, Jason Lazarus, explains how hosting a fundraiser can actually cause problems. Related Article Subjects: fundraiser, Medicaid, medicare, public assistance, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury
Medicaid and Medicare: Too much income to qualify?
Recovering from a catastrophic brain or spinal cord injury can be very difficult both physically and financially. Few are fortunate enough to have the assets to cover all of the costs of recovery, but some...
Learn about Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust is a good option for someone that may have too much income to qualify for Medicaid. It can also be used by an injury survivor, who is receiving proceeds from a...
Medicaid and Medicare Explained
Jason Lazarus, a financial planner from Orlando, FL, explains the differences between Medicaid and Medicare. He also explains how a brain or spinal cord injury survivor can determine if the qualify for either... Medi-Cal vs. MedicareBy: Nitesh Patel | 17/11/2009 | Personal FinanceMedi-Cal is a combined federal and California State program designed to help pay for medical care for public assistance recipients and other low-income persons. Although Medi-Cal recipients may receive Medicare, the Medi-Cal program is not related to the Medicare program. Medi-Cal is a need-based program and is funded jointly with state and federal Medicaid funds. The Future of Long Term Care and Medicaid in USBy: fedrickmic | 02/06/2009 | HealthMedicaid is a means-tested public assistance program. In a word, welfare. It is supposed to be the public assistance safety net that guarantees access to quality long-term care for people who are financially unable to provide for themselves.Over the years, however, Medicaid has expanded to become the primary third-party payor for longterm care for most Americans, not just the needy. Does Your State Accept Medicaid for Assisted Living Facilities?By: Jill Gilbert | 07/04/2009 | Elderly CareIn the past, assisted living facilities were only open to seniors who could afford to pay the monthly fees. With recent legislature passed by many state governments, seniors can now use Medicaid waiver programs for many states across the US to get the care and attention they need. Continue reading to see if your state is on the list. How to Pick a Nursing Home or Assisted Living FacilityBy: Jeffrey Downey | 02/05/2008 | HealthPlacing a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility is often one of the most difficult decisions we face. The following is a list of guidelines which can be used in determining whether a particular nursing home or assisted living facility is appropriate for your loved one. Assisted Living Litigation: Considerations in Pursuing Relief for Those Neglected and AbusedBy: Jeffrey Downey | 21/04/2008 | Health & SafetyAssisted living facilities are rapidly becoming the nursing homes of the future. According to the National Center for Assisted Living, there are over 36,000 licensed assisted living facilities nationwide with an estimated 1 million residents. However, because there is no common definition for assisted living facilities, this number may not adequately reflect the prevalence of these facilities. Paying for Home Health Care: What Do Medicare and Medigap Cover?By: Jill Gilbert | 23/03/2009 | Elderly CareHome health care, ordered by your physician to help you recuperate, is usually covered by your Medicare insurance plan and, if you have it, Medigap. Sorting through what is and isn't covered can be tricky - use these guidelines to understand what your eligibility requirements and what you must pay out-of-pocket. ACIRX Offers Great Rx AssistanceBy: Gabby Laine | 04/07/2006 | HealthACIRX is a company dedicated to assisting people throughout the U.S in dealing with the high cost of prescription drugs. Increased Safety in Assisted LivingBy: Jeffrey Downey | 02/05/2008 | Health & SafetyAs assisted living facilities gain popularity, they are taking on responsibilities that they are not equipped to handle. Attorneys need to step in when regulation fails to protect the elderly.
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