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New Protections for Nursing Home Residents
New Obama-era rules designed to give nursing home residents more control of their care are gradually going into effect. The rules give...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jul 18, 20172 min read
Nursing Home Cannot Sue Resident’s Daughter Who Signed Admission Agreement
A North Carolina appeals court dismisses a breach of contract lawsuit against a nursing home resident’s daughter even though the daughter...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Feb 28, 20171 min read
Nursing Home’s Claim Has Priority over State’s Medicaid Claim
A New York appeals court rules that a nursing home that had a claim against the guardianship account of a resident is entitled to...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Nov 6, 20141 min read
New Federal Regulations May Increase Pay for Home Care Workers, But Could Harm Seniors and People wi
A federal regulation scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2015, could force employers to pay previously exempt caregivers the...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Nov 6, 20142 min read
Maybe it’s time for a geriatric care manager
Why do we hear so much about geriatric care management these days? It’s because there are so many benefits they can provide to seniors...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Oct 15, 20143 min read
The Rights of Nursing Home Residents
While residents of nursing homes have no fewer rights than anyone else, the combination of an institutional setting and the disability...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Aug 12, 20144 min read
Free Download: 2014 Benefits Guide for Seniors: NYC
Free download. NYC Department of Aging resources. Free benefits guide for senior citizens. For 2014, this guide from NYY.gov is a...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jul 18, 20141 min read
Some FAQ’s about Health Care Proxys
As an Elder Law attorney for over 25 years I have recently been getting more and more questions about Health Care Proxys. Below are...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jul 16, 20143 min read
Heir Liable for Reimbursement of Mother’s Medicaid Expenses
Medi-Cal (Medicaid) recipient Merver Mays died, leaving her house as her only asset. Ms. Mays’ daughter, Betty Bedford, petitioned the...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jul 8, 20142 min read
Can You Appeal If Medicare Refuses to Cover Care You Received?
Absolutely. Sometimes Medicare will decide that a particular treatment or service is not covered and will deny a beneficiary’s claim....
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Feb 18, 20142 min read
How to Use Medicare to Pay for In-Home Care
The good news is that Medicare coverage is easier to get than it used to be, and it should become easier still. Read full article… #medicare
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Dec 30, 20131 min read
How will the Affordable Care Act affect Seniors…
How will the Affordable Care Act affect Seniors… #healthcare #elderlaw #obamacare #seniorcitizens #eldercare #medicare #medicaid
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Dec 18, 20131 min read
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