The “No Surprises Act” – Does it Really Protect Patients from Unexpected Bills?
After years of debate, Congress passed a piece of legislation as part of its 2020 omnibus spending bill known as the “No Surprises Act,” or…
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Creating a Living Will: Everything You Need to Know
Have you ever thought about what might happen if you became seriously ill or injured and could not communicate with your doctors and loved ones…
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Oregon Ends Residency Rule for Medically Assisted Suicide
Oregon made history in March 2022 by becoming the first state to repeal its residency requirements for medically assisted suicide after an advocacy group challenged…
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What is Elder Abuse?
Abuse can happen to anyone, but seniors are especially vulnerable. Because they may not be physically capable of defending themselves from violence, or they may…
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Planning for Long Term Care as You Age
Over the past two decades, long-term care has rapidly become one of the biggest expenses for American seniors. Even if you have a sizable nest…
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New Federal Bill Seeks to Increase Funding for Home Care
A new bill introduced in Congress would prove to be a godsend to the high percentage of people who need in-home healthcare services. The HCBS…
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Should Lawyers Keep Their Clients’ Original Documents?
Sometimes only the original of something will do. For instance, you usually need original estate planning documents to probate a Will or use a power…
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Key Takeaways from a New Aid-in-Dying Law
New Mexico recently enacted an aid-in-dying law with repercussions for your estate planning needs. By doing so, they joined the ranks of nine other states…
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Recognizing and Addressing Signs of Elder Abuse
Sometimes an issue can be widespread but difficult to address. For example, elder abuse has become a serious yet often overlooked problem in society today.…
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What the Future May Hold for Medicaid Long-Term Care: Examining New Federal Medicaid Initiatives
Medicaid is a primary source of payment for long-term care services in the United States. In many cases, Medicaid is used to pay for residential…
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Why You Need An Elder Law Attorney
Elder law has evolved into an ever-changing landscape of laws and disciplines which continually evolve. At Slutsky Elder Law we guide seniors and their families through the…
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Inherited IRAs: Why Did IRS Guidance Create Such Confusion?
The SECURE Act was intended to increase accessibility to tax-advantaged accounts and help older adults avoid outliving their assets. One change brought about by the…
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