The elderly and the coronavirus, Medicaid denials, explored in ABA e-journal
The American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging has released its March-April 2020 issue of BIFOCAL e-journal, which features stories about a disturbing trend to deny Medicaid recipients nursing home care, coronavirus nursing home restrictions and the importance of advance directives.
The March-April 2020 issue is a collection of articles written by law and aging experts who are available to media outlets seeking sources. Experts and their articles include:
“When Nursing Home Care is Denied,” A look at how many Medicaid recipients are enduring harmful coverage denials and the work that needs to be done for health plans to have more options to offer assisted living facilities. By Eric Carlson
“Nursing Homes Restrict Visitors Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak.” As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) directed the nation’s 15,000 nursing homes to take aggressive measures to control the outbreak among vulnerable seniors. By Carole Fleck
“Speaking for the Dying.” “Seven in 10 Americans over age 60 who require medical decisions in the final days of life lack capacity to make them. For many of us, the biggest life-and-death decisions of our lives—literally—will, therefore, be made by someone else.” By Susan P. Shapiro
“Civil Recovery in Elder Financial Exploitation Cases.” A rapidly growing area of civil litigation is the area to recover assets stolen by financial exploitation. Civil recovery is challenging in elder financial abuse cases, find out why. By David Godfrey
BIFOCAL e-journal provides important information about recent developments in law and aging and provides timely, legal resources pertaining to older persons. It is published bi-monthly.
Nessel warns residents to be wary of door-to-door scammers
In an effort to be proactive, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning residents of door-to-door scammers who may try to pose as government officials offering information on stimulus checks, unemployment benefits, or other programs and services in place during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
“While we are not aware of any specific instances of door-to-door scammers in Michigan, residents should be prepared for anything in this time of emergency,” Nessel said. “Scammers will attempt to deceive you and steal personal information or money in all kinds of ways and going door-to-door is not a new tactic. Do not fall for these tricks.”
Any contact from someone posing as an individual should be verified by asking for credentials, or independently contacting the agency or entity the person claims to be representing. Reports of any door-to-door scammers should be reported to law enforcement agencies where the scam is taking place and can be reported to the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection team.
Reports can be filed online at www.michigan.gov/ag or by calling Consumer Protection tip line at 877-765-8388.
Residents should not provide information to unsolicited requesters, including over the phone, through email, or social media.
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