Elder Law Minnesota - The Law Office of David P. Fitch - Blog

The Ugly Side of Aging - Abuse!

dpfitch — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:07:52 -0500

A look at the changing face of investigating elder abuse.

Lawyers are starting to Blog, finally!

dpfitch — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:14:00 -0500

The world of practicing law has started to embrace blogging. It has only been about a 5 year wait!

What Is a Pooled Trust and Why

dpfitch — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:48:22 -0500

This article was published in 2007 in Aspen Publishing's "The ElderLaw Report".

Let's not let the CMS change the law on their own!

dpfitch — Tue, 27 May 2008 15:49:54 -0500

CMS issued a memo in April 2008 that is taking aim at the continued use of Pooled Trusts for people over the age of 65 as a tool to shelter assets in the eligibility process for Medicaid.

It is a strategy of misinformation that will work if the Elder Law Bar around the country does not say NO MORE!

CMS is Sabre Rattling!

dpfitch — Tue, 27 May 2008 15:11:02 -0500

CMS is making an attempt to take down one of the last refuges from Medicaid for the hard earned resources of the middle class - The Pooled Trusts.

Medical Assistance Planning in a state of flux!

dpfitch — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 09:26:32 -0600

Following the passage of DEFRA in February 2006, Medical Assistance planning, aka Medicaid planning, is in a state of flux. The Federal law has been passed but States need to follow suit to establish the framework to administer the new law at the State level.

Minnesota's New Medical Assistance - Medicaid Rules

dpfitch — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 09:24:36 -0600

The Medical Assistance rules are changing in Minnesota as a result of the Budget reduction legislation that President Bush signed in February of 2006. There are lots of changes that will affect the way that people plan for and apply for MA in Minnesota.

Part D Subsidy Secrets

dpfitch — Sun, 20 Nov 2005 17:31:32 -0600

New 180 page book explains how to get subsidy assistance for help to pay for Part D prescription drug plan WITHOUT losing control of your assets! see http://www.savingseniorsmoney.org

Medicare Part D is Coming! Don't dispair!

dpfitch — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 17:03:44 -0500

Lot's of information is coming! Don't be afraid of asking for help.

Elderlawminnesota.com resides on a new server!

dpfitch — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 16:53:14 -0500

Elderlawminnesota.com is finally switched to a new server with new technical support.

Welcome to Elder Law Minnesota Blog

dpfitch — Sat, 30 Jul 2005 14:52:02 -0500

elderlawminnesota.com has gone through a radical upgrade with lots of new features to better serve the public, especially those with concerns about matters affecting the elderly.

Blog

admin — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 17:13:32 -0500

This blog will be used to publish helpful and important information about Elder Law, Pooled Trusts, Medicaid, Special Needs Trusts, Nursing Homes etc.