By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com Taking care of a parent in need can be a full-time job. Children may have to give up paying jobs to provide care to aging parents, though unfortunately, caregiving is usually unpaid work. Parents who want to compensate a child for taking on the challenge …
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MassHealth Estate Recovery Policy Update
Written by Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. MassHealth is making the several reforms to their estate recovery policy in an attempt to prevent undue hardship for members and their families and to support low and middle-income families retain some assets while remaining in compliance with federal and state law. Usually, when a MassHealth recipient dies, MassHealth’s …
Updated Justice in Aging Guide: 25 Common Nursing Home Problems & How to Resolve Them
By Brandon C. Walecka Justice in Aging has updated its guide, “25 Common Nursing Home Problems-& How to Resolve Them.” The revised guide includes, among other things, COVID-19 specific information, 2021 Medicare eligibility standards, and advice on how to refuse arbitration agreements under a recently revised federal regulation. This updated version of the guide offers …
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Considering a Personal Care Contract
Written by Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. This article will explore common issues and questions related to Personal Care Contracts, which is one strategy available to assist an elderly loved one with their daily care as well as a planning technique to qualify an elderly individual for Medicaid/MassHealth. A Care Contract. In the Care Contract strategy, …