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Monthly Archive for: "December, 2016"
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By Rebecca Shandrick
In Elder Law News
Posted December 23, 2016

For Better or for Worse, States Are Turning to Managed Care for Medicaid Long-Term Care

More and more states are switching to a managed care model when dealing with Medicaid long-term care patients, a change that has resulted in a loss of services in some cases.

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By Rebecca Shandrick
In Special Needs News
Posted December 21, 2016

The Top 7 Reasons to Establish a Special Needs Trust

Special needs trusts (SNTs) can play an important role in helping families plan for children with special needs. Here are some of the most compelling reasons to speak with your attorney about [...]

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By Rebecca Shandrick
In Special Needs News
Posted December 21, 2016

How to Prepare for Your First IEP Meeting

Many parents feel intimidated at the thought of attending their child’s first Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting, but with adequate preparation it can be an informative, [...]

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By Rebecca Shandrick
In Special Needs News
Posted December 21, 2016

Make Sure Your Estate Plan Doesn't Put Your Child at Risk

Parents are often very familiar with the government benefits their child receives, but many don't think about the effect that their own estate plan can have on [...]

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By Rebecca Shandrick
In Special Needs News
Posted December 21, 2016

Personal Care Assistants Can Offer Much-Needed Help to Families with Special Needs Children

Personal care assistants (PCAs) may be an option to give caregivers needed help. Most states provide personal care services through their Medicaid programs to help families manage the daily [...]

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By Rebecca Shandrick
In Special Needs News
Posted December 21, 2016

BOOK REVIEW: <i>A &#039Stranger&#039 Among Us: Hiring In-Home Support for a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorders or Other Neurological Differences</i>

At some point in life, almost any parent of a child with special needs will at least consider the possibility of hiring someone to provide in-home care. Lisa Lieberman's book A [...]

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By Rebecca Shandrick
In Elder Law News, Special Needs News
Posted December 16, 2016

Repealing Obamacare Will Have Consequences for Medicare

One of President-elect’s Donald Trump's campaign promises was to repeal the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, which would have implications for everyone covered by the insurance, but [...]

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By Rebecca Shandrick
In Elder Law News, Special Needs News
Posted December 9, 2016

Medicare Pilot Program Allows for Hospice Coverage While Still Fighting a Disease

Medicare recipients considering accepting Medicare’s hospice benefit will not be forced to make a fateful choice under a pilot program. The program will allow some Medicare beneficiaries [...]

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