Law Office of John L. Roberts
Elder Law Attorney Certified by the National Elder Law Foundation
1200 Converse Street, Longmeadow, Massahcusetts 01106

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Medicaid

Eligibility information: how Medicaid pays for nursing home care
New Audio - Video Clip: Summary of Medicaid Cases for 2009 - 2010

Legislature keeps Personal Needs Allowance at $72.80 / month

Our Services: Step - by - Step help for people who need Medicaid eligibility.

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Our Summertime, 2010 Email Update includes an update on Medicaid Rules for Individual Retirement Accounts.

Click Here to View Summertime Email Update

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MORE ELDER LAW UPDATES:

You Can Avoid Costly Delays and Mistakes.
Call us at (413) 567-5600 for independent advice on Medicaid coverage for nursing home care.

Elder Care for Parents: Childhood imageAdult Children and Caregivers:
Balance Your Emotions.

Steps You Can Take to Manage
The Stress of Caring for Aging Parents.

Article and Resources

Alzheimer's SymptomsRear View Mirror

 


See the Symptoms and Examples of Memory Loss and Changing Behavior that often accompany the progressive stages of Alzheimer's dementia. Download Chart

Medicare Premiums

Medicare

Increased Daily Copayments for Skilled Nursing Care in 2010.

2010 Health Care Law and Medicare Part D Prescription coverage.

Skilled Nursing Co Payments
Aid & Attendance

Veterans Benefits

Benefits for veterans and spouses.
2010 benefits amounts unchanged. No COLA.

Veterans
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At Home Edler Care

Information on Medicaid home care.
Legislature Level Funds Home Care Budget

At Home Elder Care
Elder Care Planning

Caregiver Contracts

Plan for at home care that protects independence and preserves assets.
UPDATE: Medicaid urges tight restrictions on Caregiver Contracts

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Example of Assisted Living Apartment

Hampden County Elder Care Resources

Programs for care at home.
Price information for nursing homes, assisted living, rest homes.
Elder care programs and services in Hampden County, Massachusetts

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Cost of Privately Paid Nursing Home Care

Compare: Medicaid rates with privately paid nursing home care.

 
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Long Term Care Insurance

Download: Our comparison of Long Term Care Insurance in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Learn how: LTC Insurance protects homes in Massachusetts.

Connecticut

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Medicaid laws and regulations are different in every state. This website provides only general information about laws and regulations in Massachusetts. Information on this site is not legal advice or opinion. Legal advice can only be provided to you by a competent professional who understands your unique circumstances.