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New Law to Expand Chronic Care Benefits through Medicare

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In a rare instance of bipartisan cooperation, Congress recently passed a law that will expand chronic care benefits to individuals enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans who have chronic illnesses. The Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act will cover certain supplies and services not previously covered such as telehealth services, …

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Orange County Elder Law Attorney: 5 Ways to Protect Older Loved Ones from Financial Abuse

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It’s no secret that the elderly are a favorite target of scam artists. As an Orange County elder law attorney, I have seen it happen too often. Criminals will troll the internet and phone lists looking for seniors that are easy to prey upon due to an illness, disability, or cognitive impairment. Another reason scam artists …

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Orange County Elder Law Attorneys: New Elder Abuse Law Offers Protection for California’s Most Vulnerable Seniors

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There’s good news for vulnerable seniors in California and across the country. As part of a larger bipartisan bill on banking reform, the Senior Safe Act became law in the month of May. This legislation is an attempt to stop acts of financial abuse targeted at senior citizens by encouraging banks, credit unions, investment advisors …

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What is an Adult Guardianship or Conservatorship? | Newport Beach Elder Lawyer

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For those caring for elderly relatives in Orange County, there may be relief knowing that the senior has a medical directive, power of attorney and/or trust in case he or she becomes incapacitated. However, it’s also possible that there is no guiding documentation to help when the relative is unable to make decisions on his …

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Orange County Elder Law Lawyer: 5 Red Flags of Financial Abuse

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The elderly are too often targets of unscrupulous individuals who may try to take an unsuspecting senior’s money. Seniors are especially vulnerable as they become less cognitively able and thus more dependent on other adults. Unfortunately, as an Orange County elder law lawyer, I can tell you that elder financial abuse is common in California. …

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