I am a member of the Public Policy Committee of the Massachusetts Chapter of The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Below is some information about recent bills that have been filed by our chapter to help seniors and their families. You can click on the name of the person sponsoring the bill to [...]
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Category Archives: Nursing Homes
Nursing Home Residents’ Rights & The Ombudsman Program
When you or a loved one is admitted to a nursing home in Massachusetts, either for short term rehab, or a long term stay, you should know that every nursing home resident has rights, and every nursing home has an ombudsman. The ombudsman's role is to visit residents on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, and [...]
Stories of Harm – Health Care Quality Videos
My friend and former colleague Nicola Truppin of Health Navigator Partners sent me the link to the Health Care for All blog which has a recent post about people who were harmed while getting medical treatment at prominent Boston hospitals, either through misdiagnoses, medical errors or preventable infections. There are 3 videos – each 3 [...]
Information Needed for MassHealth (Medicaid) Application
If you or a loved one find yourselves needing to apply for Medicaid (also called MassHealth) coverage for a nursing home stay, or think you might have to in the future, you must be prepared for the extensive amount of information required by MassHealth. The following is a list of documentation you will be asked [...]
Quality Rating Tool for Massachusetts Nursing Homes
Choosing a nursing home for yourself or a loved one, either for a short-term stay after a hospital visit, or for a more permanent placement can be overwhelming. You can talk to your neighbors, get recommendations from doctors and look on-line for facilities in your area. But how do find out about the quality of [...]
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