The California senate has unanimously advanced a bill (SB 33) to limit the amount of assets that California can recoup from deceased Medi-Cal beneficiaries, the Los Angeles Times reports. In 1993, the federal government began requiring all states to recoup…
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Michael and Mark Gilfix Appear on NBC Bay Area and KTVU Fox Television Programs
Michael Gilfix and Mark Gilfix recently appeared together on NBC Bay Area’s “Asian Pacific America with Robert Handa.” The episode focused on families in Asian communities with special needs, particularly those with autistic children. They discussed the importance of Special…
Planning for the future: ideas and technologies for aging in place
As more Baby Boomers reach their senior years, more policymakers and elder health advocates are turning their attention to the issues behind aging in place. Overwhelmingly, research shows that older Americans would prefer to age at home or in other…
Setting up a special needs trust: three reasons to start sooner
When preparing for the future of a child or family member with a disability, many parents and guardians plan to set up a special needs trust. This unique kind of trust can provide for many of the supplemental needs of…
Michael Gilfix discusses Medi-Cal asset seizure in Mercury News
A growing number of older Californians are concerned about Medi-Cal asset seizure, according to a new article from the San Jose Mercury News. The California State Assembly recently passed a new bill designed to limit Medi-Cal’s ability to recover assets…
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Gilfix discusses Medi-Cal planning in the San Francisco Chronicle
In the August 24, 2014 issue of the San Francisco Chronicle, reporter Kathleen Pender wrote about Medi-Cal reimbursement or “estate claims” that are imposed on a person’s estate if they receive Medi-Cal and after they pass. The article makes the…
Long-Term Care Planning: Never Too Soon
The senior citizen population of the U.S. is expected to reach some 71.5 million by 2030. Fortunately, the “graying” U.S. population is is demonstrating a newly heightened awareness of long-term care planning. Long-term care has long been one of the…
Protecting the Residence from Medi-Cal Estate Recovery
Very few of us can afford the cost of nursing home care. It can be $7,000 to $12,000 per month. If we have adequate long-term care insurance, the challenge is substantially addressed. If we do not, we can either pay…
Reminder: The Affordable Care Act Does Nothing to the Cost of Long-Term Care
The Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obama Care,” includes no provisions that address the cost of nursing home care or other aspects of long-term care. We have mentioned this before, but it bears emphasis. The legislation included the CLASS…
Expanded Free And Available Health Services For California Seniors; Long-Term Care Costs Not Addressed
While California enjoys the reputation of a destination state — outdoor recreation, abundant fresh produce, and often mild weather — the state was recently ranked 25th in terms of senior health. Even though seniors are typically living longer, more of…
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