Jesse joined SHG in January 2020 bringing his experience in estate planning, business, financial and tax matters to Stotler Hayes Group. Prior to joining the firm, Jesse was an Attorney for the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Corporations Division in Massachusetts and an Associate Attorney at an Estate Administration and Tax Planning Group. Jesse currently resides […]
How the Advanced NY Legislation Will Impact Nursing Homes
Originally, the Emergency or Disaster Treatment Protection Act, retroactively effective as of March 7, 2020 implements nursing home immunity from civil or criminal liability for any harm or damages alleged sustained as a result of: an act or omissions for services that related to the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of COVID-19 assessment or care of […]
States Temporarily Prohibit Involuntary Discharge of Residents from Long-Term Care Facility’s for Non-Payment
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the governors of Illinois and Michigan have issued Executive Orders prohibiting long-term care providers from involuntarily discharging resident’s for non-payment. Other states, such as New York, are under pressure to pass similar prohibitions. Pursuant to Illinois Executive Order 2020-35, Section 14, the provisions of the Nursing Home Care Act, […]
Massachusetts Attorney General Issues Guidance Regarding Stimulus Funds
On April 13, 2020, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey’s office published guidance regarding the treatment of the stimulus funds issued to many Americans by the Federal Government as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities Act (CARES Act). According to the Mass AG’s office, the stimulus funds are considered to be “public […]
New Directives Issued for Maryland Nursing Homes
On April 5th Governor Hogan enacted an emergency order regarding Maryland nursing homes and COVID-19 directives. Hogan cited cases or clusters of cases at 81 nursing homes and long-term care facilities across the state as a motivating factor for this executive order. These new directives are effective immediately and require Long-Term Care facilities to adjust […]