Elder Law News

My patient was approved for Medicare but denied Medicaid due to having a 401(k). He will receive SSI; however, he is too young to go into his 401(k). Can he appeal the Medicaid denial? If not, [...]

How do I plan for my husband's and my wishes to be honored regarding our care at our home? With a blended family and several grandchildren, we are considering appointing another family member to [...]

My husband was on Medicaid in 2009 and 2010. In December 2010, he passed away. In 2013, I filed for bankruptcy because I could no longer afford our home. How does Oregon recover Medicaid benefits [...]

If a person no longer has capacity due to early onset Alzheimer's, how do you get them to a memory facility if they are unwilling?

On October 24, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026.

Despite over 2 million older adults receiving federal rental assistance, only about one in three older adults who need federal rental assistance receive it. The situation, experts say, is likely [...]

Research and reporting have shown mixed outcomes, but many studies suggest troubling patterns when private equity enters the nursing home sector.

Social Security doesn't just pay retirement benefits to retired workers; in some circumstances, it also provides benefits to a worker's spouse or ex-spouse and to a deceased worker's surviving spouse.

Medicare is rolling out several important changes in 2026 that are intended to lower prescription drug costs, strengthen consumer protections, and test new ways of managing care. If you're [...]

Older adults and veterans often have small financial cushions and special dietary or mobility needs. Even a short pause in SNAP benefits can produce immediate harm.