The Law Office of Lisa A. Blackman, LLC

12/16/2025

Thank you, Grand Valley!

12/12/2025

Our office will be closed today. Stay safe!

12/11/2025

Valuable services offered for free until June!

From Susan Lowe!

Reaching out to my elder law friends...
A Senior Retreat has been selected for a special scholarship program to help clients sitting on the Medicaid Waiver waitlist. From Jan-Jun 2026, we are able to offer clients FREE adult day services.
So, if any of your clients are waiting for services, please let them know that we can help at either of our locations, Martinsville or Franklin. We'll be able to offer transportation also for those coming to Martinsville.
Thank you for all you do for seniors in our community!
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12/10/2025

This is valuable information for anyone 65 or older or anyone who helps people in this demographic. It’s the new “Indiana Medicare Birthday Rule”.

Starting January 1, 2026, Indiana Medicare Supplement policyholders age 65 and older will have an annual 60-day guaranteed issue period that starts on their birthday. Applications for changing coverage using this new rule can be signed starting January 1, 2026.

The Birthday Rule allows a Medicare Supplement member to change their insurance company while keeping the same existing plan type, without medical underwriting. This means people will be able to shop for better rates or service without worrying about answering health questions.

Coverage under this new rule becomes effective on the first day of the month following the person’s birthday. A person has 60 days from their birthday to make the switch.

Note that a person must keep the same Medicare Supplement plan letter (for example, Plan N to Plan N). No changes to a different plan type using this rule will be allowed.

If a person wants to switch to a different plan letter, they will need to complete the health history section of the insurance application and pass medical underwriting.

Also, this new rule ONLY applies to Indiana. People in other states should check what the rule is in their respective state.

Please note that I am not giving any legal advice. I am sharing information for you to discuss with your own trusted advisors and counsel.

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12/02/2025

Our Christmas baskets are going out tomorrow! They look so yummy!

11/20/2025

Come see our tree!

🎄Grand Valley Senior Living Community is so excited to host our first FESTIVAL OF TREES EVENT!
🎁 Join us for festive, free & family fun as you walk the halls of our campus & view dozens of beautifully & uniquely decorated Christmas trees!
❤️ This event is free for the community & we will have light appetizers & drinks available. Guests are able to bid on trees via a silent auction & take home at the end of the event!

10/13/2025

If you think your Last Will & Testament is the only document you need in your estate plan, we need to talk!

There are documents that I can prepare for you that enable you to protect and preserve assets for your intended heirs, but you need to execute these documents at least five years before you require long term care. Don't wait until it's too late!

08/15/2025

Getting smarter today!

08/02/2025

Did you know that if your child moves into your home to help take care of you, and their care prevents you from requiring long term care at least two years sooner than your actual admission into long term care, you can transfer your home to that child without a penalty? Even if the transfer is within five years (the look-back) of your application for Medicaid.

05/16/2025

Listen to WCBK today between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to hear some estate planning and Medicaid questions answered by Lisa A. Blackman.

04/15/2025