…sign on the dotted line. Reverse Mortgage Pros and Cons — Do the Advantages Outweigh the Disadvantages? Advantages of a Reverse Mortgage The main advantage of reverse mortgages is that…
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2020 Year-End Planning and Charitable Giving — Take Advantage of Tax Law Changes
…thinking about your year-end planning and how you can take advantage of these tax law changes. Another reason to consider charitable contributions this year if you’re in a position to…
Celebrating National Consumer Protection Week – How the Affordable Care Act Protects Senior Consumers
…the ACA, the Medicare Trust Fund is projected to remain solvent until 2029, a 12-year extension from previous estimates. Before the ACA was signed, Medicare’s future was dire and the…
Elder Law FAQ
…the disadvantages and advantages of a guardianship? A primary disadvantage of a guardianship is that it is a public proceeding, thereby exposing the incapacitated individual to embarrassment as the details…
Elder Law FAQ
…the disadvantages and advantages of a guardianship? A primary disadvantage of a guardianship is that it is a public proceeding, thereby exposing the incapacitated individual to embarrassment as the details…
Dispelling Myths About Medicaid
…and the truth about them: 1. Myth: Medicare will cover my health care costs, including long-term care. Truth: Medicare, like all health insurance, does cover health care, but as a…
Some Major Changes are Coming to Social Security this Year
…up for Medicare at age 65 or maintain other group health insurance based on current employment to avoid hefty Medicare late enrollment penalties. While many retirees have their Medicare premiums…
Nearly 100,000 Dementia Cases Potentially Could Have Been Prevented with Better Eye Care
…to correct retinal disease and glaucoma. Does Medicare Cover Eye Exams? For those on Medicare, it’s important to be aware that original Medicare doesn’t cover eye exams for eyeglasses or…
Misinformation about Medicaid in Popular Media and Journalists Getting Legal Information from Non-Lawyers
…period and renews his skilled nursing and rehabilitative services benefits for another 100 days. It is important to understand that Medicare does not pay one penny for long-term care. Medicare…
Hospice Care for Healthier Patients. . . Something Isn’t Right!
…to provide proper care. To conduct the study, The Washington Post analyzed the Medicare billing records for more than 2,500 hospice providers, obtained an internal Medicare tally of nursing care…
CMS Finalizes Commitment to Person-Centered Care for Nursing Home Residents
…for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires each State to inspect any nursing home that gets money from the government, which is almost all of nursing homes. Homes that don’t…
Power to the Patients! New Rules Forbid Discrimination in Medicare Facilities
…have been established and will go into full effect very soon. In a press release released yesterday by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), it appears as if…
Ten Things to Know About the New FDA Approved Alzheimer’s Drug, Kisunla (donanemab)
…pricey. Assuming you have Medicare, after meeting your Part B deductible, you’ll be responsible for 20% of the cost, but if you have a Medicare supplement policy, it should pick…
What’s in a Name? “Rehab” vs. “Subacute Care” in Virginia, Maryland, and DC
…same. Understanding these differences in language is not just helpful — it can have practical and legal implications for families navigating Medicare coverage, Medicaid eligibility, and long-term care decisions. The…
Better Care Coordination Will Save Tax Payers Billions
…Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Website, nearly one in five Medicare patients (approximately 2.6 million seniors) discharged from a hospital are readmitted within 30 days at a cost…
Medicaid Planning Ethics and Complexity
…and legal deductions, credits, and other tax savings that you are entitled to — taking maximum advantage of existing laws. Income tax planning also involves investing in tax-free bonds, retirement…
“Back Door” Roth Conversions: Should You Convert Your Traditional IRA into a Roth IRA?
…enough to charge you higher Medicare premiums. Advantages of a Roth IRA Conversion Many people are at their top earning years later in their careers so have too much income…
Will You be a Financial Burden to Your Adult Children?
…and this number doesn’t apply to people using Medicare Advantage health plans. It’s entirely possible that the savings many think would allow them to travel or to at least pay…
Been the Victim of a Scam? The ReST Program Can Help!
…solicitors typically claim to be a Medicare representative, for example, and do the following: Tell a senior that he or she needs a new Medicare card, and to be issued…
Medical Identity Theft — Someone Could Steal Your Medical Records, and You Will Be Billed for Their Care!
…by your healthcare provider, report the questionable charges to 1-800-MEDICARE or contact your local Senior Medicare Patrol for assistance: 1-877-808-2468 or SMPResource.org Planning to Protect Loved Ones As we note…
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