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June 20, 2018

Senior $afe Act

Senior $afe Act President Trump signed a new federal law into effect on May 24, 2018. This federal law promises immunity for financial institutions reporting suspected financial exploitation of consumers 65 or older. This law encourages banks, credit unions and other financial institutions to train their employees to make reports […]

March 29, 2018

The Top 6 Reasons to Hire an Elder Law Firm Like Dale, Huffman & Babcock

The Top 6 Reasons to Hire an Elder Law Firm Like Dale, Huffman & Babcock Seniors face complex legal concerns that are often different from what they faced when they were younger. Actions taken may have unintended legal effects. As a senior or someone who’s helping make decisions for a […]

March 29, 2018

Indiana Health Care Consent Law Changes Coming Soon (July 1, 2018) to a Hospital Near You

Indiana Health Care Consent Law Changes Coming Soon (July 1, 2018) to a Hospital Near You We all make decisions about our health every day. We take for granted our right to make these decisions. Who will make decisions about your health when you become incompetent? Indiana law currently have […]

January 22, 2018

Medical Expense Deductions Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

Medical Expense Deductions Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act became effective January 1, 2018. The good news for elderly and disabled Hoosiers is this tax bill allows them to write off qualifying medical expenses that exceed 7.5% of their adjusted gross […]

August 1, 2017

Home and Community-Based Services Modernization

Family & Social Services Administration Response to Indiana Division of Aging Update Subject: Home and Community-Based Services Modernization The Indiana Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (“INNAELA”) supports the Indiana Division of Aging in its efforts to move funds to support the Indiana plan to age in […]

August 1, 2017

Alert Indiana Medicaid Rule Changes

Alert Indiana Medicaid Rule Changes June, 2017 Medicaid planning with the use of funeral arrangements just became much more difficult in Indiana. These changes are twofold. The first change has to do with the making of funeral arrangements for family members. The old law allowed a Medicaid applicant to purchase […]