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RESIDENT RIGHTS WHEN A NURSING HOME IS CLOSING
Residents have rights when their nursing home is being closed. The below is meant to provide an overview of resident rights during the closure process and sources of help during this stressful time.
Caretakers, Marijuana Use, and family court in NY
What must appropriate caretakers consider if they use marijuana? …
Celebrating National Pro Bono Week
The 2024 National Celebration of Pro Bono, with the theme "Making Justice a Reality in Our Communities" will take place October 20-26, 2024.
UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE
What is Medicare?
Medicare is a government program that provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older and people with disabilities. If you are 65 or older, you automatically qualify in most circumstances.
RESIDENT RIGHTS BOOKLET
Nursing home residents have rights that are protected by federal, state, and local laws. The right to be free from abuse and neglect, the right to self-determination, the right to be fully informed, and the right to raise grievances—to name a few—are all included in this group.
PERSONAL NEEDS ALLOWANCE
A personal needs allowance (PNA) is the monthly stipend that Medicaid recipients who live in nursing homes are allowed to keep from their income to spend on personal items and services
DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN APPEAL YOUR EXPLANATION OF BENEFITS?
Every time you visit a health care provider you receive an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from your insurance provider. This is an important document that you should keep for your records. The EOB will show you the amount your health care provider billed for the visit, the amount your insurance company paid and the amount you could potentially owe. The EOB is not a bill. If you owe any money, you will receive a separate bill from your health care provider
UNDERSTANDING PHARMACY BILLS IN NURSING HOMES AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
For residents and their family members, receiving a pharmacy bill that does not bill for insurance can be expensive. Contact your insurance company prior to an individual moving into an assisted living facility or nursing home to understand filling prescription requirements so you are not surprised by a facilities pharmacy bill.
Power of Attorney and Joint Ownership: A Primer
At the Center for Elder Law and Justice, we commonly see clients who have both a Power of Attorney and bank accounts held jointly. Sometimes these individuals (the Power of Attorney agent and Joint owner) are the same, other times they are different.
RECOGNIZING ALZHEIMER’S AND BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH
In recognition of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, we at the Center for Elder Law & Justice want to acknowledge the dedicated caregivers who work hard to provide the best quality of life for their loved ones.
PRo Bono Spotlight: Why Pro Bono?
Why pro bono?
Hear from long-time volunteer attorney Benjamin S. Cranston, Esq., Senior Associate at Phillips Lytle, on what has motivated him to volunteer with CELJ for half a decade…
What Is A “Charge Off” On My Credit Report?
A “charge off” on your credit report means that the creditor wrote your account off as a loss for their own purposes. This does not mean that the debt is not valid or owed, but the creditor is no longer pursuing the debt.
Social Workers in the Legal Settings
The Center for Elder Law and Justice joins many organizations across the nation in recognizing March as National Social Work Month to honor the invaluable contributions of social workers.
Home Improvement Scams on the Rise
As summer continues, Center for Elder Law and Justice has noticed a spike of home improvement scams, or contractor scams. What do these scams look like, and how can you protect yourself and your equity?