The Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services recently issued a new Med Comm increasing the divisor utilized in calculating a Medicaid applicant’s potential penalty period from the existing divisor of $332.50 to $423.95 per day. This is a positive for clients and applicants that need to apply, or have applied,…
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Five Generations – Still Here to Share Their Lives Together
May 08, 2017
Most of us feel fortunate to have three generations of family members living at the same time, maybe four, but five…I truly feel grateful! Let me introduce myself, I am Jamie Bratton, Rothamel Bratton’s Director of Marketing, also known as wife and “boss” to attorney Chris Bratton J Pictured above…
Rothamel Bratton Participates in Solana Doylestown’s Virtual Dementia Tour
May 02, 2017
Recently our Elder Care Coordinator, Lauren Jochym, had the unique opportunity to participate in the “Virtual Dementia Tour®,” hosted by Solana Doylestown in Warminster, PA. The attached article details some of the participant’s reactions and experiences from that day, including our Elder Care Coordinator, Lauren. After reading their reactions, you…
Hospitals Now Must Tell Medicare Patients When Care is ‘Observation’ Only
Mar 20, 2017
Many of you may already understand the difference between “observation status” and “admission” when it comes to hospital stays but for those that do not, it can be a real awakening when the bills start to come. Observation Status is a designation used by hospitals to bill Medicare and is…
64% of Americans Are Making This Crucial Estate Planning Mistake. Are You Among Them?
Mar 09, 2017
The statistics are alarming. Nearly two out of every three Americans have failed to create a will, and many of them aren’t the least bit concerned about it. For some it’s a matter of procrastination. Others think they don’t need one because they don’t have any significant holdings. Still others…
When Alzheimer’s or Dementia Strikes Your Loved One
Mar 09, 2017
Of all the health issues that people fear, being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia are high on the list. People do not want to lose their ability to live independently, and their family members don’t want that for them either. Unfortunately, the number of people who have been diagnosed…
The Importance of Full Service Life Care Planning with Care Coordinators
Mar 09, 2017
America’s population is aging. Today one in every seven people in the United States is over the age of 65, and that number is expected to double in the next 25 years. Of course there is much joy to be experienced as we celebrate having our elders in our lives,…
“Why Do I Need a Will? I Barely Have Any Assets!”
Mar 09, 2017
Wills are not only for the wealthy. No matter how much, or how little, you have in your estate, you want to make sure that your hard-earned assets are distributed to your beneficiaries according to your wishes. New Jersey’s intestacy laws, the laws that dictate who your property goes to when you die without…
Want to Stay at Home as You Age? Know Your Home Health Care Options
Mar 09, 2017
Thank you to Bayada Home Health Care for agreeing to contribute to the Rothamel Bratton blog. We feel that they have information about home health care that will be invaluable to our clients and their families. Most senior citizens prefer to stay in their own homes as long as possible….
3 Reasons Medicaid Applications Are Denied
Feb 27, 2017
The Medicaid process can be a complex process and often times quite overwhelming. We see countless families come to us in fear after their Medicaid application has been denied. Without proper legal guidance, on what could be the single most important financial decision you make toward protecting your loved one,…