Medicaid planning is a crucial issue that everyone needs to consider. Most people assume that Medicaid is only for those with lower income, but it is the only program that covers nursing care at the end of life. Medicare doesn’t cover nursing care beyond 60 days, leaving you to either pay out of pocket or rely on private insurance, which can be quite expensive. It’s important to plan for Medicaid to ensure that you can receive the care you need. Medicaid will review your financial records for the previous five years when determining if you qualify, so it’s essential to consider Medicaid planning as part of your estate planning.
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Learn about the credit hour requirements for Social Security Disability in Oklahoma. Find out how to qualify for SSDI and SSI benefits. Contact us for help.
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If you’re preparing for a disability hearing in Oklahoma, it’s important to know what to expect. Unlike courtroom dramas on TV, there won’t be any yelling of objections or challenges to your statements. Only the judge and your attorney will have reviewed your medical evidence, and both parties are there to help you tell your story in a non-adversarial capacity. It’s natural to feel stressed, but remember that the only purpose of the hearing is to give you a chance to share your unique experience and perspective. Your medical history, diagnoses, and treatments may affect you differently than others, and the hearing is your opportunity to express that.
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Do you know the differences between SSI and SSDI? They’re often confused for one another, but they’re actually two separate programs. SSI, or Supplemental Security Income, is income-based and takes into account any income or resources you have. You must meet medical and income requirements to qualify, and the benefit is limited to around $900. SSDI, or Social Security Disability Income, is based on your earning record and is calculated based on how much you’ve paid into Social Security over the years. It’s the program you file for when you become disabled and can no longer work.
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Understanding the Definition of Disability When it comes to the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability, things can get quite complicated. Essentially, an individual must be unable to work due to a combination of impairments they are suffering from. This means that, without a clear understanding of the evaluation process, it can be difficult to […]
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Juveniles can and do break the law. Hence, all jurisdictions have different ways of dealing with minors when they break the law. For some crimes, minors can be charged and treated as an adult. This may happen with serious crimes such as murder. In other situations, a minor can be treated as a youthful offender […]
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Making a fictitious, fraudulent, or false claim against the state in Oklahoma is a type of fraud. In making a false claim, you are misrepresenting facts in order to obtain money or benefits. Here is what you need to know about this crime and how it is handled in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. False Claim Against the […]
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Whether we have pets, raise farm animals, or work in the animal care industry, we like to see our animals nurtured and treated well. Animals are valuable to us and often, vulnerable. Sometimes, animals get hurt. It can be as a result of an accident, neglect, or abuse. Cruelty to animals in Oklahoma is a […]
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Forged prescriptions in Oklahoma have increased along with the rising demand for drugs such as oxycodone (Percocet) and hydrocodone (Vicodin). These days, prescription opioids comprise a large component of the illegal drug market. Issuing forged prescriptions is illegal in Tahlequah. Read on to learn more. How Forged Prescriptions In Oklahoma Usually Happen This crime can […]
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When relationships are troubled, all too often domestic assault and battery can occur. Things get out of hand and when emotions are running high. Sometimes, it can be hard to sort out the issue of fault in these situations. Domestic assault and battery in the presence of a minor is a crime in Oklahoma. When […]
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We hate to think about it, but the sexual abuse of children does happen. When it does, emotions tend to run high, and we as a society, want to make sure that the perpetrator is found and prosecuted. When emotions run high, it becomes more important than ever to speak to a Tahlequah attorney if […]
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Telephone harassment in Oklahoma is illegal. Also, using the telephone to make lewd or obscene remarks to a person is constituted as stalking and harassing behavior and is prohibited. If you’re facing charges, talk to a Tahlequah attorney right away. What Is Telephone Harassment In Oklahoma? It is illegal to: willfully use a telephone or […]
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Computer crimes are on the rise. Hackers, skimmers, identity thieves, and leakers are everywhere these days and computer crime is rampant. As a result, Oklahoma has passed the Computer Crimes Act to address a number of types of computer crime. Okla. Stat. tit.21 § 1951, et seq. Computer Crimes Act Charges Include Many Types Of […]
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Graffiti, egging a car, letting the air out of car tires. We often think of malicious injury to property in Oklahoma as just a teenaged prank. However, pranks like these can lead to criminal charges. What Is Malicious Injury To Property In Oklahoma? Malicious injury to property in Tahlequah is defined as deliberately injuring, defacing, […]
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Vehicle burglary in Oklahoma is a felony offense. If you are facing charges for vehicle burglary, a good Tahlequah attorney may be able to plead your case down to breaking and entering or criminal trespass. In some cases, your attorney may help get your charges dismissed. Burglary In Oklahoma Oklahoma categorizes burglary in the first, […]
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The laws have recently changed to make simple drug possession a misdemeanor in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. However, possession of a controlled drug with intent to distribute or trafficking illegal drugs remains a serious crime in Oklahoma. What The Law Says About Drug Trafficking It is unlawful for any person to engage in any of the following regarding […]
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Families can get locked in patterns of violence and abuse, particularly when substance abuse is part of the mix. When this happens, children in the family suffer. The law prohibiting child abuse by injury is one law meant to protect children in these situations. The crime is a felony in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The law is […]
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Although Oklahoma has recently loosened its laws regarding simple possession of illegal drugs, the state continues to prosecute the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of illegal drugs. A common criminal case involves the Oklahoma drug tax stamp, the result of a law aimed primarily at drug dealers. Defining Drugs And Dealers In Oklahoma, illegal drugs are […]
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Larceny from a house in Oklahoma is like theft from a house. It is a particular kind of larceny. Therefore, it is helpful to understand larceny in general before trying to understand the crime of larceny from a house and how the crime is treated in Tahlequah. Understanding The Crime Of Larceny In Tahlequah In […]
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We all want to help when a person is in trouble. Yet interfering with an emergency call is a crime that can and does happen. As a result, many states, including Oklahoma, have passed laws making it against the law to interfere with an emergency call. Here is more information about how the crime typically […]
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Most people have never heard the term “application to accelerate.” It is not a crime, but it can have serious consequences if you are facing it. An application to accelerate in Tahlequah, Oklahoma is a consequence of running afoul of the terms of probation or a deferred sentence. Thus, it is helpful to understand the […]
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Many jurisdictions, including Oklahoma, have relaxed their laws regarding simple possession of illegal drugs for personal use. In Oklahoma, possession of an illegal drug is now a misdemeanor. However, most of the laws regarding illegal drugs in Oklahoma remain serious felonies, including endeavoring to manufacture a controlled dangerous substance. Here is what you need to […]
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Possession of burglary tools in Oklahoma can be a serious crime if you have a prior history involving burglary. Also, the situation depends on the tools with which you are caught. Here is what you need to know about how this crime is handled in Tahlequah. Possession Of Burglary Tools In Oklahoma Defined In Oklahoma, […]
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Oklahoma has relaxed its laws regarding simple possession of controlled drugs, making all possession involving amounts for personal use into a misdemeanor offense. However, other drug crimes such as possession of an illegal drug with intent to distribute or trafficking illegal drugs remain serious crimes. If you are facing charges for trafficking illegal drugs in […]
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When friends or family get arrested, we want to help them. They may ask for a favor, or we may want to make the experience easier for them to handle. Either way, you want to be careful about how you help a loved one in jail. However, carrying drugs or alcohol into jail in Oklahoma […]
