by Gina G. MacDonald | Apr 24, 2018 | With Your Family in Mind
Information Regarding Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly – Part One Many individuals are receiving care in Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly instead of Nursing Homes (RCFE). However, there are some problems individuals are reporting while...
by Gina G. MacDonald | Mar 28, 2018 | With Your Family in Mind
Home and Community Based Services for Married Couples Seeking Nursing Home Alternative Covered by Medi-Cal California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) is a resource any individual wanting to understand Medi-Cal should use. Their Fall-2017 “Advocate” gives...
by Gina G. MacDonald | Feb 21, 2018 | With Your Family in Mind
New Protections for Nursing Home Residents Obama-era rules designed to give nursing home residents more control of their care are gradually going into effect. The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid finalized rules, which are the first comprehensive update to...
by Gina G. MacDonald | Jan 22, 2018 | With Your Family in Mind
Using a Pre-Paid Funeral Contract to Spend Down Assets for Medi-Cal No one wants to think about his or her death. However, a little preparation in the form of a prepaid funeral contract can be useful. In addition to helping your family after your passing, a prepaid...
by Gina G. MacDonald | Dec 27, 2017 | With Your Family in Mind
Short-Term Care Insurance: An Alternative to the Long-Term Care Variety A little-known insurance option can be an answer for some people who might need care but are unable to buy long-term care insurance. Short-term care insurance provides coverage for nursing home...
