Centre For Elder Law & Justice Blog
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The Elder Law & Justice offers free legal services to older and disabled adults in Western New York. Our blog covers elder law topics including your rights and useful information related to health care, long-term care, elder abuse, consumer protection, housing, and more. The Centre assists elderly residents with free legal services in Western New York.
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Although it can be a difficult time, there are some things you might need to do after the death of a loved one ..read more
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5d ago
Residents have rights when their nursing home is being closed. The below is meant to provide an overview of resident rights during the closure process and sources of help during this stressful time ..read more
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What must appropriate caretakers consider if they use marijuana ..read more
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1w ago
The 2024 National Celebration of Pro Bono, with the theme "Making Justice a Reality in Our Communities" will take place October 20-26, 2024 ..read more
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3M ago
What is Medicare? Medicare is a government program that provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older and people with disabilities. If you are 65 or older, you automatically qualify in most circumstances ..read more
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3M ago
Nursing home residents have rights that are protected by federal, state, and local laws. The right to be free from abuse and neglect, the right to self-determination, the right to be fully informed, and the right to raise grievances—to name a few—are all included in this group ..read more
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3M ago
A personal needs allowance (PNA) is the monthly stipend that Medicaid recipients who live in nursing homes are allowed to keep from their income to spend on personal items and services ..read more
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3M ago
Every time you visit a health care provider you receive an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from your insurance provider. This is an important document that you should keep for your records. The EOB will show you the amount your health care provider billed for the visit, the amount your insurance company paid and the amount you could potentially owe. The EOB is not a bill. If you owe any money, you will receive a separate bill from your health care provider ..read more
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3M ago
When a person becomes a resident of an assisted living facility or nursing home, they or their family may be told that there are three options for the resident to get their prescription. Residents can have the prescriptions filled (1) by mail order; or (2) resident (or a family member/friend) can pick up the prescriptions at a local retail pharmacy and delivery prescriptions to the resident; or (3) they can use the in-facility pharmacy. Many residents choose the in-house pharmacy as it is the most convenient.
In-house pharmacies can bill the resident separately. If t ..read more
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4M ago
Who owns my house, and what happens to it when I pass away?
What does the deed to my house really say about who owns it?
We often see cases where parents deed their homes to their children. Once a deed is properly executed, it can be very difficult to “undo” that transfer without the consent of all of the grantors and all of the grantees, and in some cases it is impossible. Do not assume that you can take back ownership of your property once you transfer it, even if you retain a life use. You should always consult an attorney prior to initiating any deed transfer.
Deeds
When we talk about deed ..read more