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What Rights Do Nursing Home Residents Have?
Federal and state regulations provide nursing home residents with various rights. Some of those rights are as follows: (1) Residents have a right to know their medical condition and can participate … more
Whom Does Medicaid Cover?
States vary depending on the options they have elected. SSI states cover everyone who qualifies for the Supplemental Security income program (aged, blind and disabled). These states cannot have … 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.

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
Why Everyone, Even Young People, Need an Estate Plan
Many young people are hesitant to consult an attorney about creating an estate plan. They may believe that death is far away or that they don’t have enough assets to make estate planning important. However, estate planning is important for all adults regardless of age or assets. An Estate Plan Can Help You if You Injured or Ill A properly drafted estate plan can help … more

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