by Twyla Sketchley | Sep 13, 2015 | Caregivers, Resources
There are a number of benefits administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA): Retirement Benefits, Disability Benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Survivors Benefits. Often when individuals receiving Social Security or their caregivers need...
by Twyla Sketchley | Aug 18, 2015 | Nursing Home
When an individual is in a nursing home for long term care, the nursing home is considered the individual’s home. Because of the vulnerability of the resident, federal and state laws limit the reasons a resident can be discharged or evicted from the facility or...
by Twyla Sketchley | Aug 10, 2015 | Elder Care, Nursing Home
A nursing home that accepts Medicare or Medicaid as payment for services generally has to provide thirty (30) days notice prior to discharge. This applies regardless whether the resident’s care is being paid for by Medicare or Medicaid. There are some...
by Twyla Sketchley | Feb 13, 2014 | Financial Assistance
Individuals age 65 and older or determined disabled by the Social Security Administration and who have the requisite work history qualify for Medicare. Medicare is a health insurance program that is supported by the taxes you paid while working. When you receive...
by Twyla Sketchley | Jan 3, 2014 | Financial Assistance
Medicare Part A Hospital Co-Pay per Benefit Period $1,216.00 Skilled Nursing Facility per Day for Days 1-20 $0.00 Skilled Nursing Facility per Day for Days 21-100 $152.00 Medicare Part B Monthly Premium for Individuals with less than $85,000/year income $104.90...