Welcome

This is the first blog in what I hope will be many. The purpose of this blog is to provide information on the latest trends in Medicaid planning and inform individuals contemplating the various options available to them when it comes to long term care. Without a doubt, the recent enactment of the Deficit Reduction Act has impacted elder Americans unlike any legislation in recent time. In one stroke of the pen, how the calculation of penalty periods are calculated have been forever changed and various planning options previously available have for the most part been eliminated. Florida's Elder Law attorneys have had to alter the way they approach Medicaid planning and have had to craft entirely new planning approaches to better serve their clientele. It is my mission to bring these planning options to the forefront and provide some insight into the benefits and drawbacks of each plan. The information provided in this blog is simply that. It is not advice and should not be construed as such. It is important to contact a Florida Elder Law attorney if you or a loved one has entered or is considering entering a long term care facility. I say this because the cost of not knowing what options are available to you can be substantial. I hope you find this blog informational and look forward to any and all feedback going forward. For more information on long term care, please visit my website at http://www.upchurchlaw.com/.