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October
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2111 Plum Street, Suite 201
Aurora,IL
60506
(630)844-0065
cbr@mickeywilson.com
www.elderlawpc.com/
Upcoming
Speaking Engagements
December 1, 2011- IICLE 2-day
seminar 7th Annual Elder Law Short Course 11/30/11-12/1/11, at
Hamburger University in Oakbrook. Connie will be speaking
about Medicare Eligibility Rules on
12/1/11.
Medicaid Updates
On October 11,
2011, the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) in
Illinois voted to lift the prohibition on the Deficit
Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA) proposed rule changes, with the
stipulation that the DRA rules be published with the JCAR
approved changes. The impact of lifting the prohibition means
that the requirements of the DRA regarding certain changes to
the Medicaid eligibility rules will soon be in effect for
Illinois Medicaid applicants seeking coverage for nursing home
care. We will post additional information regarding the impact
of the new rules in Illinois on our website, once we have had
an opportunity to review and confirm that the final version of
the rule changes do, in fact, meet the requirements of the
inclusion of the JCAR approved changes. Please continue to visit our website for
updates on the Medicaid eligibility rules.
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How to Avoid Problems as a Trustee
Being a trustee is a big
responsibility and if you don't perform your duties properly, you
could be personally liable. That's why it's important to hire the
right people to guide you in this important role.
Report Ranks States on Long-Term Care Services, Calls for
Improvement
A new state-by-state
scorecard evaluates the effectiveness of long-term care services
across the country and concludes that there is a lot of room for
improvement. The State Long-Term Services and Supports Scorecard
examines the performance of state long-term care services for older
people and adults with physical disabilities.
Senior Cohousing: A Retirement Alternative
Seniors
want to remain at home as long as possible, but with family spread
out all over the country, it isn't always easy to do so. "Senior
cohousing," a relatively new concept, allows older Americans to age
at home in a supportive community.
The Difference Between Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
Many
people use the terms Alzheimer's disease and dementia
interchangeably, but they have very different meanings. Although
dementia is a group of symptoms that include memory loss, the term
itself doesn't explain what is causing the symptoms. Alzheimer's
disease is the leading cause of dementia, but here are many other
causes.
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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
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