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The Sketchley Law Firm, P.A. was established in 2002 by Twyla Sketchley, a Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney. We are dedicated to providing clients compassionate, quality representation, and helping create a safe supportive community for our most vulnerable neighbors.
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Do You Have An Advance Directive?
Most people have heard of an "advance directive", but many do not know what one is. An advance directive is a document you sign, when you are competent, that states your preference regarding your medical care. Advanced directives go by many names: Healthcare...
What Is Autism Awareness?
April is Autism Awareness Month. In my law practice, I have clients whose families are affected by Autism. My own family has a history with Autism. When I think of Autism, I don’t think of blue shirts or puzzle piece ribbons. I think of my cousin, John, as a...
What is a Medicare BFCC-QIO?
A Medicare Beneficiary and Family-Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization (BFCC-QIO) is referred to as a BFCC-QIO. It is an organization that reviews complaints, "quick appeals", and quality of care issues for Medicare recipients. The "quick appeal" refers to...
Who Can Assist With a Medicare Appeal?
When a Medicare recipient is denied coverage of a service, she can appeal the decision. However, if she is dealing with health problems, it may be difficult to do. A Medicare recipient can appoint a representative to assist with the appeals process. She can...
What is a “Benefit Period”?
A benefit period under Medicare is also referred to as a "spell of illness". It defines a period of time over which Medicare benefits pay and certain co-pays apply. A spell of illness begins on the day a Medicare patient is admitted to a hospital or skilled nursing...
What Is Medicare?
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for individuals age 65 or older or individuals with a disability. To qualify for Medicare, an individual or his spouse must have worked and paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years. An individual is also eligible if a...