May 2011 E-Newsletter for Elder Law Center, P.C.

May 2011

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In This Issue

	House Budget Cutters Prescribe Radical Surgery for Medicare and Medicaid
	Responsibility for a Deceased Relative's Debts
	Caregiver Contracts: A Growing Planning Trend for Families
	New Rule Requires Homebound Medicare Patients to See Doctors
	States May Now Extend Medicaid's Spousal Protections to Same-Sex Partners

Elder Law Center, P.C.

2111 Plum Street, Suite 201
Aurora,IL 60506
(630)844-0065
cbr@mickeywilson.com
www.elderlawpc.com/

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

June 10 - Elements Impacting Elder Law Planning, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education. Connie will speak regarding Medicaid Eligibility Rules & Status of DRA in Illinois. More info

June 23 - 11th Hour Seminar, Kane County Bar Association, Geneva, IL. Connie will speak regarding Medicaid Eligibility Rules & Status of DRA in Illinois. More info

Medicaid Update

On May 10, 2011, JCAR voted to prohibit the proposed "revisions" to the Medicaid eligibility rules. JCAR found that the provisions as currently proposed constituted a threat to the public interest and welfare of the citizens of Illinois. To learn more about the impact of this action visit the Elder Law Center website.

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	Social Security Suspends Mailing of Critical Annual Statements
	Medicare Rise Could Mean No Social Security COLA
	Getting Paid to Look After Elderly Relatives
	Making Room for Mom and Dad
	Divorce Over 50: 3 Mistakes to Avoid
	When Pets Outlive Owners, 'Retirement Homes' Offer Refuge

House Budget Cutters Prescribe Radical Surgery for Medicare and Medicaid
House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) has proposed a budget that would dramatically reshape both the Medicare and Medicaid programs and shift more costs to seniors and people with disabilities.

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Responsibility for a Deceased Relative's Debts
Family members generally should not have to pay for a decedent's debts, but it is important to know your rights because collection agencies may target the decedent's relatives.

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Caregiver Contracts: A Growing Planning Trend for Families

A growing number of people are entering into caregiver contracts (also called personal service or personal care agreements) with their family members. Having such a contract has many benefits, including being a key part of Medicaid planning.

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New Rule Requires Homebound Medicare Patients to See Doctors
The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services has issued a new Medicare requirement that doctors must meet face-to-face with their patients who are receiving home health care in order for the patient's home health visits to be reimbursed.

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States May Now Extend Medicaid's Spousal Protections to Same-Sex Partners
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced it will now permit states to extend Medicaid long-term care protections long available to spouses of nursing home residents to same-sex domestic partners as well.

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Elder Law Center, P.C.
2111 Plum Street | Suite 201 | Aurora, IL | 60506
(630) 844-0065 | cbr@mickeywilson.com
www.elderlawpc.com

Disclaimer: The information contained in this newsletter is not intended as legal advice and should not be relied upon to answer any specific questions concerning your own circumstances or for purposes of legal planning. For specific legal advice, please contact our offices.