On June 24, 2015 the Senate Finance Committee approved The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act. The Act was first introduced to the Senate on 2/3/15 and now that it’s been approved by the Senate Finance Committee it will be up for vote by the Senate. A little background on Special Needs Trusts and what would… Continue Reading
Sarasota, FL- Attorney Andrew Boyer of Boyer & Boyer, P.A. was awarded the Judge Robert B. Bennett, Jr. Pro Bono Excellence Award presented by Legal Aid of Manasota and the 12th Judicial Circuit on June 16, 2015. The award is the highest honor bestowed upon an attorney in the 12th Judicial Circuit for pro bono… Continue Reading
You may be doing research for yourself or a loved one on Medicaid Planning in Florida. You may have heard about a Personal Services Contract and would like to know more. A Personal Service Contract is an agreement that Florida Medicaid allows in order for a child to provide services of a personal nature to a parent in an nursing… Continue Reading
On May 26, 2015 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed the following ways to modernize Medicaid Managed Care regulations: Support States’ efforts to encourage delivery system reform initiatives within managed care programs that aim to improve health care outcomes and beneficiary experience while controlling costs Strengthening the quality of care provided to… Continue Reading
On February 19, 2015 the White House Conference on Aging Regional Forum was held in Tampa, making it the only regional forum held in the entire Southeast. Since the 1960s, the White House has held a Conference on Aging (WHCOA) in an effort to find new ways to improve the lives of older Americans. Some… Continue Reading
Researching Medicaid can not only be intensive and time consuming, but also confusing! Florida Medicaid policies and procedures are ever changing, and Medicaid can be very complex, specifically when a Medicaid applicant has various types of assets. For this reason, potential Medicaid applicants often receive harmful information from unlicensed sources on how to transfer assets or income… Continue Reading
You’re researching Florida Medicaid and now you are inundated with terms for terms within terms, right? One of the most important facts you need to know when it comes to Medicaid policies, procedures, terms, and requirements, is that all are subject to change and can be intensive. In your research of Florida Medicaid, one term… Continue Reading
So you’ve taken the first step and started researching Medicaid and Medicaid planning in Florida. What is the Medically Needy Program? In some cases the program is referred to as the “Share of Cost” program. It’s a program offered by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) who also determine a Florida Medicaid applicant’s eligibility…. Continue Reading
As the Social Security Administration (SSA) approaches its 80th year in existence, it’s rolling out Vision 2025. Vision 2025 is the initial step in SSA’s plan to better serve their customers (that’s you in case you were wondering) with a focus on customer service, talent management, and advancing SSA’s technology. SSA notes that with the… Continue Reading
Although the extent of elder abuse is not completely known, the problem affects a significant number of older persons. According to the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, “every year an estimated 2.1 million older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. And that’s only part of the picture: Experts believe… Continue Reading
One of the most traumatic experiences that a family can have is when a family member passes away. Unfortunately, the trauma can be even worse if someone...
Elderly people work their whole lives to be financially secure when they retire. They will rely on that money to carry them through illness and other expenses...
On November 30th, the attorneys and staff of Boyer & Boyer, P.A. got together for Shoe Boxes for Seniors, one of our favorite holiday traditions. Shoe Boxes...
Thousands of Floridians were critically affected by Hurricane Michael. Homes were destroyed and lives were taken, but the legal community is doing everything they can to help...
The Veterans Administration (VA) published new rules that will make it more difficult to qualify for benefits like Aid and Attendance, a benefit that provides a cash...