The Law Office of Lisa A. Blackman, LLC

05/16/2026

Veterans — make sure your VA information stays up to date so important mail, prescriptions, and correspondence reach you wherever you are.

As the VA transitions to the new Federal Electronic Health Record system, veterans may now need to manage both a residential address and a separate mailing address. This is especially important for veterans who travel seasonally, relocate temporarily, or receive mail somewhere different from their home address.

Updating your information can help prevent delays with:
• Prescription medications
• Appointment letters
• Benefit information
• VA correspondence and notices

Veterans can update their address online through VA.gov or the VA Health & Benefits app, in person at their VA medical center, or by calling VA Health Connect.

Welcome to the official website of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Discover, apply for, and manage your VA benefits and care.

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!