…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…
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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…
President Obama Has a Second Term – What does it Mean for Seniors?
…and can provide noticeable savings for the seniors who take advantage of them. We ask that you keep in mind that although Medicare and Medicaid will likely maintain their current…
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…
More Families Can Now Take Advantage of Estate Tax Exemption Portability
The IRS recently amended its simplified process for requesting an extension of time to make a “portability” election. For wealthy families, the IRS improved a process that could result in…
It’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week — Take Advantage of this Important Week to Get Your Planning in Order
Dear Angel, I read somewhere that this week is National Estate Planning Awareness Week. How can I convince my family and friends that they need an estate plan? Thanks for…
Estate Planning FAQ
…get around to setting up a trust, regardless of the amount of time available. This method also loses any Applicable Exclusion Amount tax advantage, because, like an outright gift, joint…
High Net Worth Estate Planning, Asset Protection, and Tax Avoidance
…advanced estate planning strategy that combines the benefits of a SLAT with potential additional tax advantages. Unlike a SLAT, a SLANT is structured as a non-grantor trust, meaning the trust…
What is the Difference Between a NORC and a NOSS?
…System (NOSS). Can you please clarify for me the difference between a NORC and a NOSS, and the advantages of each? Thanks in advance for your help! —— A. Many…
Top Ten Reasons for Seniors to be Thankful this Year
…more. Most of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was upheld by the Supreme Court. This year, the ACA has already helped more than 18 million people with original Medicare get…
How Can I Afford a Nursing Home?
…in part, by Medicaid. Medicaid qualification and eligibility is discussed in greater detail starting on page 52. A WORD ABOUT MEDICARE You will notice that Medicare is NOT listed among…
The Benefits of Hospice Care
…Medicare covered benefits for the terminal illness, and -care is received from a Medicare-approved hospice program. A person may continue to receive regular Medicare benefits from his or her customary…
Want Free Long-Term Care? Try Medicare Part G.
…way to qualify for free long-term care in this country? A friend told me there’s a Medicare Part G that pays for free long-term care, but that the coverage is…
70% of Americans turning 65 will need Long-Term Care
…major limitations with Medicare and private health insurance (including Medicare supplement policies) is that it does not provide any benefits for long-term care (defined as care needed in excess of…
Seniors Should Be Thankful For This. . .
…1.5x the basic rate. Medicare to Pay for End-of-Life Conversations with Doctors: Medicare just announced that beginning in 2016, doctors may be compensated for end-of-life advice to patients. Some doctors…
Seniors Decide: What’s Important in the Presidential Election?
Q. Thank you for your recent articles about where candidates stand on Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits. In reading them, and in watching the debates on TV, I…
Things You May Not Know About Long-term Care
…(semi-private room) $85,775 $118,440 Nursing Home (private room) $97,455 $126,840 Source: Genworth 2017 Cost of Care Study Medicare does not cover long-term care and offers very limited benefits. Specifically, Medicare…
Is Care Getting More Expensive or Has it Hit its Peak?
…and • There has been a shift in post-acute Medicare reimbursement that is spurring hospitals to discharge patients sooner and with greater care needs. It stemmed from a change from…
There is So Much That Seniors Need to Know About the New Coronavirus Relief Package
…and Infectious Diseases. Medicare Reimburses Physicians Assistants A provision called the Physician Assistant Direct Payment Act will now allow Medicare to directly reimburse physician assistants who provide medical care to…
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