…serene mountains. Their monthly income includes total gross Social Security benefits of $2,082 ($1,786 after Medicare Parts A, B, and D deductions). Charles and Laura also both collect small pensions,…
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How the CARES Act Helps Older Adults
…Disability Resource Center. People with disabilities can locate their local Center for Independent Living at https://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory. Medicare Coverage During Coronavirus Q&A – This helpful resource answers FAQs about Medicare coverage…
Can a Flu Shot Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s? Get a Flu or Pneumonia Shot!
…least one year after receipt of the most recent PPSV23 dose. Medicare Covers the Pneumonia Vaccine Currently, Medicare Part B pays for both of these pneumococcal vaccines when given one…
Choosing a Nursing Home for a Loved One During the Coronavirus Pandemic
…Visit the CMS site: Nursing homes are licensed, regulated, and inspected by states and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). A…
Redefining Health and Happiness in the Second Half of Life?
…been very confusing to study participants, because many people may have believed that “elder insurance” equated to Medicare because of the erroneous belief held by at least 60 percent of…
Tougher Scrutiny and Federal Penalties Being Planned for Failing Nursing Homes
…a new requirement for minimum staffing levels and to order the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to conduct a study on staffing and publish proposed regulations within a…
Blood Tests and a New Promising Drug for Alzheimer’s Are Here. Here’s What You Need to Know.
…tests are positive; The tests, which cost hundreds of dollars or more, often are not covered by insurance; For now, none of the Alzheimer’s-specific tests are covered by Medicare, and…
How to Put a Stop to Illegal Nursing Home Debt Collection Tactics
…responsibility for any cost of the resident’s care.” Nursing facilities that participate in Medicaid or Medicare may not require any third party, including a family member or caregiver, to personally…
More than Half of Adults are Unprepared, Confused, and Anxious about Long-Term Care
…– assume that Medicare would pay the bill for their own or a loved one’s time in a nursing home if they had a long-term illness or disability. However, Medicare…
Nine Important Retirement Factors to Consider and the Most Important One That Gets Overlooked
…health problem, perhaps with treatment covered by Medicare and other health insurance, often turns into the need for long-term care (which is not covered by Medicare or any other health…
The Life-Saving Benefits of Vascular Screenings
…women over the age of 65, with the rate significantly increasing with age, particularly in males. Medicare pays for a onetime, AAA ultrasound screening for people who have never received…
Major Change in Estate Tax and Capital Gains Tax for 2010
…(also called “Bypass Trust” or “Family Trust” provisions), that are designed to allow both spouses to take advantage of their estate tax exemptions. These are common arrangements used in estate…
Happy 4th of July!
…way of life. It is a day that we should take advantage of in order to remember those who have made these sacrifices, as well as a day to reflect…
Tonight’s Event in Burke (space still available) and “Ask the Expert”
…to minimize the expense and avoid the adversarial nature of being represented by two separate attorneys. The advantages of having two separate attorneys is that both parties both receive completely…
Veterans Can Receive Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Benefits
…Veterans Aid and Attendance. Nearly 182,000 veterans and their spouses take advantage of the Veterans Aid and Attendance benefit, but VA officials say that many more are eligible. To be…
Case Example: Farr Law Firm Helps Veterans and Their Spouses Apply for Veterans Aid and Attendance
…that as the spouse of a veteran, his mother may be eligible for Veterans Aid and Attendance. Nearly 182,000 veterans and their spouses take advantage of the Veterans Aid and…
Veterans Awareness Week – Personal Stories of Veterans and How Veterans Aid and Attendance Has Helped Them
Attention Veterans: Take advantage of a 20% discount this month, just by mentioning this posting! This week is Veterans Awareness Week! In recognition of this important week, we will focus…
Halloween May Be Scary, But Probate Could Be Your Worst Nightmare!
…terms of the trust. There would not have been the five-year delay and the hefty fees of probate in both states, and Christine wouldn’t have been able to take advantage…
PreNeed (Pre-Paid) Funeral and Burial Plans
Advantages and Disadvantages of Prepaid Plans One way to plan in advance for the end of one’s life is to sign a formal contract called a “preneed funeral plan.” With…
Life Estate Law Changing Soon
…gift of this nature (technically called a gift of the “remainder interest”) has many advantages over an outright gift of real estate. A few of the advantages are: 1) The…
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