James Scott Farrin Concerned Over Illegal Seizure of Stimulus Checks by Some Nursing Homes

Stimulus funds from the CARES Act are considered tax credits, and are therefore exempt from seizure by nursing homes seeking to defray costs. That has not stopped some nursing homes from illegally taking some or all of those funds from some residents.

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Jul 01, 2020, 11:41 ET

DURHAM, N.C., July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- According to recent reports, some nursing homes are requiring residents to sign their stimulus checks over or outright seizing the funds illegally. The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, one of the largest plaintiffs' firms in North Carolina, is hearing about the practice more and more, and attorneys at the firm urge victims to step forward and call out the practice.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has set new precedent for government response, and the CARES Act sought to rapidly aid many struggling Americans with a stimulus check to help them make ends meet. Seniors living in nursing homes are no exception. North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein specifically called out these takings in a press release.

"Our federal partners have alerted us to reports of nursing homes and assisted living facilities attempting to require residents to sign over their $1,200 economic impact payments. The nursing homes claim that because the person is on Medicaid, the facility is entitled to the money. This is not true and unlawful." -NC Attorney General Josh Stein, May 15 press release, NC Department of Justice

If You or Someone You Know Has Had Stimulus Funds Seized by a Nursing Home, Act Now

The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin encourages victims of nursing homes illegally seizing their stimulus funds to seek counsel from an experienced North Carolina nursing home attorney. Their legal team is ready to speak to assist and can be reached at farrin.com or by calling 1-866-900-7078.

About the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin

The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is one of the largest personal injury firms in North Carolina, and has served more than 45,000 injured people since 1997. Many of the firm's more than 50 accomplished attorneys have won awards and are recognized professionals in their fields. The firm focuses on personal injury, car accidents, workers' compensation, nursing home abuse, whistleblowing, defective products, eminent domain, mass torts, class actions, and Social Security Disability. Their headquarters is in Durham, North Carolina. Visit farrin.com for more information.

Contact Information:

David Chamberlin
280 S. Mangum Street, Suite 400
Durham, NC 27701
866-900-7078
http://www.farrin.com

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