What other medical insurance options are available for my client after he has received a personal injury settlement?
The previous blog discussed the importance of ensuring that plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits obtain the best possible medical coverage. This blog continues the discussion and focuses on other medical insurance that may be available. This includes: • Medicare. A person receiving SSDI for two years will receive Medicare. It is important to obtain a…
My client has received a personal injury settlement. How do I determine if an MSA is required?
Not all cases require a Medicare Set-Aside Arrangement. It is important for personal injury attorneys to understand when a set aside is required and when it is not. While the MSA protects the client and the personal injury attorney, it does reduce the pool of money available from the settlement to be used by the…
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Introduction Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) are an excellent alternative for long term care for the middle and upper middle income population. These facilities offer residents an active lifestyle with many friends and plenty of activities. In fact, most people enter CCRCs close to their home and know a certain number of residents upon admission….
Designing A High Quality Affordable System OF Long Term Care
Long-term care is a problem affecting all economic strata. Financing long-term care is uniquely a middle class problem. It is not just a problem for the elderly; it is an inter-generational issue. One-third of all Americans receiving long-term care are under 65. The elderly receiving long-term care are the parents of children of middle age…