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Elder Care
Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Jason Neufeld
Jason Neufeld is a Florida Board Certified Elder Law Attorney, Recognized Legal Expert
American Health Care Act of 2017, “Trump Care,” Cuts Medicaid Funding
Trump Care effectively de-funds Medicaid in order to give huge tax breaks to corporations and already wealthy Americans. I don’t know who first said it, but the following quote seems apt: “if you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention!”
Health Care Decision Making in Florida: What You Need to Know
Learn who makes medical decisions for you in Florida if you can’t speak for yourself. Understand health care surrogates, proxies, and living wills. Elder Needs Law can help.
Understanding the Importance of Nursing Facility Care Plans
Learn how Florida nursing home care plans support personalized treatment, promote wellbeing, and protect resident rights. Discover why family involvement is key and what to do if care plans fail.
Nursing Home Rights in Florida: What Every Resident & Family Should Know
Learn your rights before signing nursing home admission papers in Florida. Discover how to avoid personal payment guarantees, arbitration traps, and protect assets through Medicaid planning.
Miller Trust Funds: Proper Usage Guide for Florida Medicaid Recipients
Learn how to use a Miller Trust (Qualified Income Trust) in Florida to maintain Medicaid eligibility. Discover permitted expenses, legal requirements, and how an elder law attorney can help.
Florida Nursing Home Discharge Rules: What Families Need to Know
Understand Florida nursing home discharge procedures, valid legal reasons, required notice periods, and how to challenge improper discharges. Learn how to advocate effectively with help from elder law resources.
Understanding Nursing Home Care Requirements in Florida
Learn your loved one’s rights under Florida and federal nursing home laws. Discover the truth about Medicare coverage, the Jimmo v. Sebelius case, and how to advocate for continued care.
Participant Directed Option (PDO)
Participant Directed Option – PDO is a choice any enrolled member of any of Florida’s Medicaid Waiver long-term care program / Home and Community Based Services can make.