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April 17, 2017

Can Mom Get A Free Cell Phone?

Can Mom Get A Free Cell Phone? The answer is yes for Indiana Medicaid recipients and others. The Assurance Wireless Lifeline Cell Phone Service is available for free to participants in the following programs: Medicaid Food Stamps/SNAP Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8 Low […]

November 29, 2016

The New and Improved POST form in Indiana

The New and Improved POST form in Indiana On November 17, 2016, the Indiana Department of Health changed the Indiana Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (“POST Form”). We believe these changes will enhance the use of the POST Form in Indiana. The POST Form is intended for folks facing […]

September 1, 2016

Eligible Hoosiers Can Now Open an ABLE Account – in Ohio

Eligible Hoosiers Can Now Open an ABLE Account – in Ohio Eligible Hoosiers can now open an ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience account) courtesy of the State of Ohio. An “eligible” Hoosier is a person who develops a disability before the age of twenty-six (26). The person must have […]

June 20, 2016

Non-Qualified Annuities

NON-QUALIFIED ANNUITIES Properly Naming the State of Indiana as a Beneficiary The State needs to be named as a beneficiary by the time of the Medicaid application in some situations. You must name the State as primary beneficiary (unless a minor or disabled child exists) before the Medicaid application if […]

June 18, 2016

Secrets of an Elder Law Attorney

SECRETS OF AN ELDER LAW ATTORNEY What a boring life we lead Fort Wayne Estate Planning Council Presentation May 19, 2016 AGED AND DISABLED WAIVER Recipients of the Aged and Disabled Waiver live in a community setting. They are initially approved for level of care services through a notice of […]

April 7, 2016

Do I Need A Will?

Do I Need A Will? We get asked this question all the time. The surprising answer from an attorney that prepares wills every day is “maybe you do not need a will.” We actually now have clients sign the following form when they sign their wills. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ABOUT THE LIMITATIONS […]