In Connecticut, navigating the complex landscape of Medicaid planning can be a daunting task for seniors and their families. As healthcare costs continue to rise, understanding the intricacies of Medicaid eligibility and planning has become increasingly crucial. From...
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The state of Connecticut and the federal government offer a wide array of benefit programs that are intended to provide veterans with financial assistance if they are disabled or as they age. This blog does not have enough space to describe all of the benefits that...
Loved ones often urge their aging family members to get their affairs in order. Commonly, they are referring to the estate planning process and creating documents such as a will, trust, power of attorney and living wills. While these are important documents, it is...
Many older people develop physical or mental conditions that prevent them from making major decisions for themselves. A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document used in estate planning that allows a person (principal) to appoint a third party (agent) to manage...
There’s a very real possibility that you’re going to need long-term care at some point in your life. That care can be costly, too, threatening to eat away at your hard-earned wealth, your savings, and everything else that you’ve tucked away to give to your loved ones....
If you are a veteran dissatisfied with the outcome of your United States Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits claim, understanding your appeal options is crucial. This blog post delves into the three available avenues under the new decision review...
For many of us, it can be difficult to acknowledge that we are getting older and may need services or support to help us complete daily tasks. Long-term care provides help to people who need assistance with activities like bathing, dressing, and eating. Long-term care...
For veterans in Connecticut and the rest of the country, filing for claims online has been a method that has been gaining momentum. This is more so the case in the past few years as technology has advanced. However, some recent news is somewhat concerning. Claims...
Elder abuse can significantly harm individuals and their families. In Connecticut, government agencies take this issue very seriously, addressing incidents proactively through the Department of Social Services' (DSS) Protective Services for the Elderly (PSE) program....