Every year, the Farr Law Firm releases the newest figures for Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. Below are figures for 2023 that are frequently used in the Elder Law practice, including the figures for spousal impoverishment, penalty divisors, and more, for Virginia, Maryland, and DC. Medicare premiums and co-pays, Social Security Disability, and Supplemental Security […]
Customers Are Being Misled by Marketers into Signing Up for Certain Private Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare Advantage plans now enroll nearly half of all Medicare beneficiaries, but some consumers are being misled because of the aggressive marketing campaigns by certain Medicare Advantage plans, and because of the fact that the federal government calls these types of plans “advantage plans,” leading consumers to believe that they provide some kind of advantage, […]
Now This Is SCARY! Medicare Advantage Is Submitting Inflated Bills to Make More Money, Totaling in the BILLIONS!
Q. I heard recently that most of the largest Medicare Advantage insurers are submitting inflated bills. Is this why everything has gotten so expensive for seniors enrolling in these plans? Also, what is being done about this? Thanks for your help! A. The New York Times recently published an article about how some Medicare Advantage […]
How Does Medicare Advantage Compare to Traditional Medicare?
Dear Oakley, It is Medicare Open Enrollment season, and I’m deciding whether I need a Medicare Advantage plan or if I want to stick with Traditional Medicare. Do you have any research you can share on the subject to help me make up my mind? Thanks for your help! Cam Pere — Dear Cam, On […]
Our Top 10 Spookiest Articles of 2022
2022 has been a bit of a frightening year, but not nearly as scary as recent years past! Since Halloween is in less than a week, it’s an ideal time to catch up on some of the scariest elder law, estate planning, and special needs planning articles of the year. From loved ones helping their […]
Medicare Advantage Plans May Shorten Stays to Less Time than Original Medicare Covers
A common question among many of our readers is whether Medicare covers long-term care. Medicare does not cover any type of long-term care, whether in nursing homes, assisted living communities, or your own home. Medicare does, however, cover most short-term stays for rehabilitation after a hospitalization, and in some situations, Medicare Advantage plans are cutting […]
Tens of Billions of Dollars of Benefits for Seniors Are Going Unused Every Year
Q. Inflation has gotten bad, and my wife and I have had to dip into our savings more than ever for food and other necessities. What are some ways you suggest to deal with the situation? Are there any benefits we might not be aware of that could help? A. Consumer prices have jumped 8.3 […]
Medicare Planning: Federal Report Finds Medicare Advantage Plans Often Deny Necessary Care
Q. Medicare Fall Open Enrollment starts next month. I heard something not long ago about Medicare Advantage plans denying necessary care. This is very worrisome. What do you know about this, and what is being done? Do you have any tips for this year’s upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment? A. Of the more than 64 million […]
Medicare Planning: Why You Should Review Your Medicare Plan Every Year
Dear Hayek, I understand that Medicare Fall Open Enrollment is starting next month. I think I’m happy with my plan, but my husband keeps saying that we should still review it every year. What are the benefits of reviewing our plan each year? Thanks, Rhea View — Dear Rhea, Medicare Fall Open Enrollment, which will […]
Good News! Social Security and Medicare Outlook Is Better Than Projected Last Year
Q. Inflation seems to be having a huge effect on everything. From the price of food in grocery stores to the amount we are spending to fill our cars with gasoline, we’re all being affected in many ways. I’m concerned and afraid to ask about senior programs, since it seems like everything else is being […]
Are Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Currently Available and Are They Safe?
Americans may soon be able to buy over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids without an exam or fitting by a hearing health care professional. These lower-priced OTC hearing aids won’t be much bigger than a true wireless earbud, and will be a lot less expensive than a prescription hearing aid. However, there is some confusion about the […]
How Can I Get a Free At-Home COVID-19 Test if I’m on Medicare?
Dear Hayek, My daughter was convinced that she had the omicron variant of COVID-19 last month but couldn’t get a test at any of the local pharmacies because they were sold out everywhere. It turns out she had to wait a few days and was able to make an appointment to get tested and luckily, […]
Does the No Surprises Act Protect Seniors Against Unanticipated Medical Bills?
Ever open your mailbox to find a surprise medical bill you completely did not expect? Perhaps you had an emergency and had to go to the nearest doctor or hospital to receive care? What if you were not yet on Medicare or have a Medicare advantage plan and had to use an out-of-network provider? Surprise […]
Hospices Are Turning People Away
Q. My mother, Claire, has Parkinson’s and she’s at the point where she can no longer swallow and will need a feeding tube. She still lives at home with my father, who is having a hard time taking care of her. She has been hospitalized several times in the past few months for falls. Last […]
2022 Key Elder Law Dollar Amounts
Q. Every year, the Farr Law Firm releases the newest figures for Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. I was wondering if they are available this year and if you can provide a summary of changes for these programs. Thanks for your help! A. Thank you for inquiring about the key elder law dollar amounts for […]
What is the Virginia Auxiliary Grant Program
Dear Oakley, I was looking at your key elder law figures page to see if it had been updated for 2022. I see that there is something on there about Virginia Auxiliary Grants? What are they and how do you qualify? Thanks for your help! Grant Formee — Dear Grant, The Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG) […]
What Joe Namath isn’t Telling you About Medicare…
Many of you have seen the Joe Namath commercial talking about the free benefits you can get with Medicare, such as rides to medical appointments, private home aides, delivered home meals, and more. I’m happy to say that the benefits he speaks of are available to eligible clients through my relationship with Medicare Together. They […]
2022 Changes to Medicare
Q. I understand that Medicare’s Open Enrollment began last week and will go until early December. Before I make any decisions. I was wondering if you could tell me about any changes to Medicare that are going to occur in 2022. Thanks so much for your help! A. Medicare’s Open Enrollment runs this year […]
Navigating Medicare? We Can Help!
Medicare Open Enrollment started this past Friday, October 15, and goes until December 7, 2021. Whether you’re turning 65 or renewing your plan, we can now help you with the cumbersome and challenging Medicare process and Open Enrollment! At the Farr Law Firm, we are always looking for ways to better serve our clients, and […]
What the New Outlook for Social Security and Medicare Means for You
Each year the Trustees of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds report on the current and projected financial status of the two programs. The new 2021 annual report was just released and on a positive note, the pandemic has had a smaller impact on the Social Security trust funds than many feared. The 2021 trustee […]
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