Elder Law in RI

ANOTHER WAY TO “STAY ON TOP” OF ELDER-INFORMATION

We send out our monthly elder-law newsletter to keep you up to date on recent developments in the law. If you are interested in this material and also a Rhode Island resident or have “elders” in Rhode Island, you might also want to join the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island. Their website is: www.senioragendacoalitionri.org

William Flynn is the executive director and the group works very hard to educate the public regarding elder-issues including state and national events and deliberations that affect us all. For example, this week I received a copy of an article from the New York Times from October 1, 2009 (www.nytimes.com) discussing the impact of the recession on Medicaid and the problems that are likely to occur in 2010 when the stimulus money runs out. Unless things change dramatically in the near future, many states will be forced to cut benefits or provider payments.

The article states: “Medicaid is by definition, a counter-cyclical program. Demand for it is always highest at the time that (sic) states can least afford it because of slumping tax revenues.” My father often repeated the phrase: “A word to the wise is sufficient.” Monitor your local politicians closely (by joining Senior Agenda and other such groups) and consider long-term care insurance. Who knows what will be in place for us and our family members in the future?

Jeremy Howe
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The Law Offices of Jeremy W. Howe, LTD. are ElderLaw attorneys in Rhode Island who specialize in Wills and Trusts, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Probate, and Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits.

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