Category: Evans Law Firm

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Medicare and Medicaid programs differ in the way that they pay for nursing home care. It is important for nursing home residents and their loved ones to understand the coverage they have under their particular program. Medicare coverage functions like a health insurance policy, with either the beneficiary […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Though long overdue, the field of Elder Justice just got a new playbook. Prepared from a survey of hundreds of stakeholders, funded by the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services, and compiled by top experts in the field, the Elder Justice Roadmap lays […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Statistics reflect that 1 in every 7 senior citizens will fall victim to elder abuse. Unfortunately, elder abuse attorneys note, that very often it’s a family member or close family friend that is the abuser. In fact many victims of elder abuse refuse to report it because of […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER If you’re thinking of buying Index Universal Life Insurance or Variable Universal Life Insurance, you might want to think again. These types of Life Insurance rarely return what they cost, and frequently fail to perform anywhere near what consumers are told. Before taking that risk, we want to […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER What does it say about the California nursing home industry that they’re rewarding employees with raffle tickets for an iPod if they flood California Medicare & Medicaid Services with comments? Nothing good, certainly. This petty tactic is being deployed by lobbyists for the nursing home industry to try […]

The Evolution of Life Insurance: Newest Trend Index Universal Life ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER For many people life insurance is a no brainer. We are told it is part of a secure financial plan that will help family members and loved ones funerals costs and even pending financial responsibilities. But the reality […]

Cases of Negligence in Nursing Homes Skyrockets ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER As 78 million “baby boomers” in America reach retirement age, there is an increased demand for nursing homes across the country. The Kaiser Family Health Foundation estimates that nearly 1.5 million senior citizens already reside in nursing homes and this number […]

Ensuring Good Care Plan in Nursing Homes for Your Loved Ones ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Nursing home residents and their families have the right to participate in the development of the resident’s care plan. Individualized care plans are extremely important to ensure that nursing home residents receive proper care. The resident or […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER California annuity and insurance fraud attorneys recommend that consumers carefully review annuity policies purchased through Fidelity and Guaranty Life Insurance Company. Annuities are complex products that often have hidden fees and costs. It is recommended that consumers carefully review any policy and consider their options before purchasing any […]

Consumers Should Carefully Review Annuity and Insurance Purchases from Aviva Life Insurance ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Although insurance agents and companies often pitch the benefits of deferred annuities, it is important for senior citizens and other consumers to also know the risks involved in purchasing an annuity policy. Annuity companies and their […]