Tag: CMS

November 26, 2018

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Senior Law News

Will People With Disabilities Be Forced Into Nursing Homes?

On November 9, 2018, the Deputy Administrator and Director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a notice…

Letha Sgritta McDowell, CELA

March 20, 2017

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Medicare Actively Expanding MSP Compliance for Personal Injury Claimants

On February 3, 2017, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that they would be establishing two new…

Shannon Laymon-Pecoraro, CELA

December 21, 2014

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What is covered by Medicare in a skilled nursing facility?

Many people on Medicare assume that the program will cover any medical costs they encounter, including the cost of care in a skilled nursing facility. However, coverage for care in a nursing home is actually quite limited, and it is…

Hook Law Center

April 18, 2014

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Estate Planning, Senior Law News

How to Prevent Identity Theft with Your Medicare ID Card

A recent Reuters article highlights an identity security problem for U.S. seniors. Identification cards issued by Medicare contain instructions to carry the card with you at all times. But your card also contains your full social security number (SSN). Losing…

Hook Law Center

February 28, 2014

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Medicaid

Medicaid Rule Change Strengthens Home- and Community-Based Care

Millions of low- and fixed-income Americans depend on Medicaid for health care. Many are fortunate enough to receive that care in their homes or at nearby facilities. Unfortunately, some have no choice but to receive treatment in nursing homes and…

Hook Law Center

Memberships & Affiliations

Special Needs Alliance

SNA is a by-invitation-only national network of attorneys serving those with special needs and disabilities and their families, the “best and brightest” in the trust and estate practice. As members, Hook Law Center lawyers work with personal injury lawyers to enhance judgments, awards and outcomes for their clients with disabilities.

ACTEC – The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

ACTEC is a national organization of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers and law professors who have demonstrated the highest level of professionalism in wills and trust, estate planning and tax law. Their goals are serving clients, helping the profession, and informing the public to improve and reform probate, trust and tax laws and professional responsibility. Hook Law Center President Andrew H. “Andy” Hook and attorney Letha Sgritta McDowell are both ACTEC Fellows.

NAELA – National Academy of Elder Attorneys, Inc.

NAELA improves the quality of legal services for people as they age and those with disabilities. Members have broad experience with legal issues affecting these individuals and are committed to continuing education to hone their skills. They also lead and advocate on public policy issues facing members’ clients and their families. Hook Law Center attorney Letha Sgritta McDowell is the 2021/2022 NAELA President; she and Hook Law Center President Andrew H. “Andy” Hook have both served NAELA in various other capacities and chaired multiple committees for NAELA in the past.

Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers by region through independent research and peer nomination and evaluation. Hook Law Center lawyers who have received this accolade include Andrew H. “Andy” Hook, President of Hook Law Center; Shannon Laymon-Pecoraro, practicing in elder law, special needs planning, estate and trust administration and more; and Letha Sgritta McDowell, practicing in estate planning, elder law, special needs planning and more.