Archive for the ‘Assisted Living Facility’ Category

Businesses soliciting ALF for Veteran’s Applications

Any professional who is not accredited through the OGC cannot assist with a VA application.

VA consequences of Surviving Spouse, approved for Aid and Attendance, moving to a new Assisted Living Facility.

Report to the VA with an assisted living facility letter and a revised medical expense report (form 21-8416). But, if the pension amount is not affected, you may wait until the next EVR to report the change. However, if the pension amount is improved or decreased due to the relocation of the surviving spouse, report it immediately. To increase your monthly income, please contact us about a FREE VA benefits HANDBOOK, written by David Wingate, an accredited VA Attorney, of Senior Life Care Planning, LLC, go to info@seniorlcp.com or if you require additional information about VA Benefits, visit our Maryland…

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Surviving spouse who deceased husband was 100% service related disabled, is she entitled to Aid and Attendance?

If spouse, is residing at an assisted living facility, receiving paid home care or has a large expenditure of UME, depending on other factors, assets, income etc the surviving spouse may be eligible for an additional $286.00 per month for A & A.  Complete the doctor's affidavit (form 21-2680) and form 21-4142. Additionally, file for CHAMPVA health insurance and if not receiving Tricare for Life. Also, if veteran died service connected, apply for burial benefits. To increase your monthly income, please contact us about a FREE VA benefits HANDBOOK, written by David Wingate, an accredited VA Attorney, of Senior Life…

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Does the VA consider prior medical expenses for a VA application?

The VA does not recognize non-recurring drugs.

When to place someone with dementia in an assisted living facility or nursing home is a very emotional and difficult decision.

There are a number of factors you have to take into account regarding the placement of your loved one.

With the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease for your aging parent, it is an alarming event for them and the family.

Receive a FREE copy of Senior Life Care Planning’s Alzheimer’s Caregiving Strategies. These strategies include, how to cope with caregiving, financial and legal concerns.

Claims Denials or Delays With Long Term Care Insurance.

According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal (The Latest Long-Term Care Snafu), however, some families are encountering claims-denials that can prevent or delay the collection of benefits. If you have purchased a long-term care insurance policy, there are steps you can take to help avoid this problem. Most importantly, be sure to re-read your policy’s fine print before hiring a caregiver or entering a facility. We have found, it may make sense for you to hire, Senior Life Care Planning, to help in preparing and advocating for your claims. Be particularly vigilant if the policy was purchased…

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How Will You Take Care of Your Aging Parents?

As your parent’s age, they may reach a stage when they may no longer care for themselves. Therefore, you, with some difficulty, will have to make decisions about their future living situation. Whether, to bring in home care, assisted living facility or a nursing home. Many seniors are frightened and afraid with the thought of leaving their home. Consequently, your parents may become depressed and withdrawn, which leads to a deteriorating health condition. When making your decision, your parents may not need to go straight to a nursing home. However, this is your parent’s biggest fear. Nursing homes are great…

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The VA has introduced a new shortened application form 21-257EZ in lieu of the 21-526 application.

This new form is less complex, overwhelming, and intimidating.  Therefore, Veterans who pick up the form, should not be overwhelmed, and give up, as they have done in the past. Additionally, the VA is addressing the processing of applications. In the past, Veterans could wait over a year for a decision. However, a Veteran can utilize a new procedure called the Fully Developed Claims (Form 21-527EZ). Consequently, the VA’s objective is to process claims within ninety (90) days. But, the form must be fully completed, when filed. Therefore, all information regarding discharge, medical and financial records must be provided, with…

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If you are struggling, overwhelmed, and lost as a long distance or local parent caregiver, we at Senior Life Care Planning, are your “eyes and ears”.

Youu still have control but not the anxiety or worries as to what is really happening with your parents.

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