Long Term Care Custodial Care News

Mar

Collision awaits as funds shrink for nursing homes - NewsOK.com

2010-03-08

Collision awaits as funds shrink for nursing homesNewsOK.comNot only is the aging of the population at hand, but Oklahoma's Medicaid funding for long-term custodial care could be rolled back to the levels of four or ...and more »

Mar

Fulton schools: These cuts will be felt by students and parents - Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

2010-03-10

Fulton schools: These cuts will be felt by students and parentsAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)The long term effects will be horrific after these children leave the public schools and begin their “adult” lives. Just like the State of Georgia and local ...and more »

Mar

FLORIDA BIRTH-RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION v. MICHAEL - Leagle.com

2010-03-04

FLORIDA BIRTH-RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION v. MICHAELLeagle.comTo settle the Michaels' claim for residential or custodial care and services from the date of the Minor Child's birth on October 16, 1995 to June 7, ...

Feb

Lawyers help seniors plan for future - Carlsbad Current Argus

2010-02-24

Lawyers help seniors plan for futureCarlsbad Current ArgusThat's when some get themselves into a bind in transferring their assets to a family member in order to qualify for Medicaid payments for long-term care. ...

Mar

CALIFORNIA PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION v. MAXWELL-JOLLY - Leagle.com

2010-03-04

CALIFORNIA PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION v. MAXWELL-JOLLYLeagle.comThough recognizing the need for custodial care, the California legislature has concluded that "overreliance on [custodial] care has proven to be a costly ...and more »

Mar

IN RE MARRIAGE OF NAIR - Leagle.com

2010-03-10

IN RE MARRIAGE OF NAIRLeagle.comIn March 2008, the court issued a ruling in which it awarded the parents joint legal custody and found that the long-term best interests of the children ...and more »

Feb

Black adoption task force offers to help in Haiti - FinalCall.com News

2010-02-11

FinalCall.com NewsBlack adoption task force offers to help in HaitiFinalCall.com News“African American adoption agencies have a collective interest in being a resource for the children who are homeless and or without custodial care in Haiti. ...and more »

Feb

Elderly advised to buy LTC insurance - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

2010-02-14

Elderly advised to buy LTC insuranceThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comLTC policies do not guarantee that Medicaid will necessarily cover their long-term care costs and many folks, because of pension income, for example, ...

Mar

Welcome to HealthCare REPAIR « Health Care Repair

2010-03-09

Her case manager at Blue Cross insists the decision is irrevocable and cannot be appealed since “custodial care is all that is required”. Her husband cannot do it, so she is expected to find help on her own — if she can afford it. She cannot. As congress considers the daunting task of reforming our nation's health care system –I cannot help but wonder if there will be any consideration for the growing number of Americans who need long-term care. The only recourse is to be ...

Mar

Long Term Care Insurance on the Web | Reduce My Debt Now

2010-03-10

The appeal of the “home health care policy” was that a senior could stay at home and still receive medical and custodial benefits, allowing a person to recuperate in the comfort of their own home. ... A long-term care program, with or without insurance coverage, will only work if the senior has input into the care selection process. If there are any questions about the accreditation of a facility please call the “Continuing Care Accreditation Commission at 202-783-7286. ...

Mar

Is long term care covered?

2010-03-05

In fact, both programs are specifically prohibited by law to pay for “custodial care.” Other than specific long term care policies, I know of no commercial health insurance policy, such as your FEHBP plan, that will pay for it. ...

Mar

LTC Queen » Blog Archive » Prepare for Generation Wars

2010-03-10

The dream of early retirement has been replaced by, “'Hanging on as long as I can.' Working longer gives Boomers an opportunity to rebuild devastated 401(k) plans and hopefully sell their homes at a reasonable price when they're ready to ... As they age, they will demand medical and custodial care. We're likely to see the equivalent of those mobile classrooms in temporary trailers to expand nursing home facilities.” I love this part, because I've had a very similar vision ...

Feb

Types of Long Term Care Insurance (Tim Gorman) « All about insurance

2010-02-28

The custodial nursing care plan is the full coverage plan of long term care insurance. Custodi al care includes daily nursing care and nursing assistance walking, eating, bathing and other hygiene matters, and also includes colostomy ...

Feb

Estate: Don't Rely on Medicaid For Long-Term Care

2010-02-28

Millions of retirees expect to rely on Medicaid to cover the cost of their long-term care needs. If you or your parents have that expectation then you must read this article. You shouldn't rely on this program and by doing so you may end up becoming ... If you need skilled nursing care at home, custodial care is also provided. But if you need custodial care alone, its coverage is very restricted. If you want to remain in your home, independent, as long as possible, ...

Feb

Long Term Care Insurance – Why You Need It, Why People Avoid It ...

2010-02-23

If you've never had the “privilege” of nursing the sick elderly, you may not understand the importance of long term care insurance. If you've never been close to someone who needed custodial care for a protracted period, ...

Feb

Long Term Care Health Insurance Policy

2010-02-19

A Long-term care insurance policy helps you to pay for the custodial care services at the time of medical emergency, and thus helping to bride the gap in your retirement savings. How to select the right Long term care insurance policy? ...

Mar