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What Are Some Of The Various Types Of Wills?
There are various types of wills. An ambulatory will is a will that a person can change during that person`s lifetime. A double will is one in which two people join together, each leaving that … more
Is There A Citizenship Requirement For Medicaid?
Participants must be citizens or a qualified alien. These categories of aliens were set in the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996.
What Are The Income And Resource Levels For Medicaid?
Income cap states limit income to three times the SSI benefit level. In 1997 the benefit level is $484 per month and the income cap is $1,452. No spend down is allowed and any excess will … more

The Rights of Nursing Home Patients
No one should be afraid to lose his or her autonomy when entering a nursing home. A nursing home is not a jail. Nursing home residents have rights which the nursing home must legally respect. Many of these rights were granted to nursing home residents in the Nursing Home Reform Amendments of OBRA 1987. Those rights include: · … more
How to Care for an Aging Parent
Many adults are overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for an aging parent. It is a fine line between allowing your aging parents to remain autonomous and in control of their own decisions and doing what is in their best interest. Accordingly, it is important for many families to make arrangements for care before a crisis happens. Those arrangements often include: · … more