Q. I recently moved to the DC area to be closer to my children and grandchildren. I figured since I was in DC, I would follow government and public policy a little closer, mostly focusing on issues that affect seniors. I began … [Read more...]
Print This PageDoes Medicare Cover Annual Physicals?
April 26, 2019 by
Q. My sister Amy, 66, recently called her primary care doctor’s office to schedule an annual checkup. She naturally assumed her Medicare coverage would pick up most, if not all, of the tab for the exam. After all, an annual visit … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan I Have a Do-Over When it Comes to Social Security?
April 12, 2019 by
Q. I claimed Social Security benefits at 62, and I’m realizing that it’s too early. I am concerned that since I made the decision, I’m going to have to live with it. Will I be stuck with a reduced benefit for life, or can I change … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Home Care Covered by Medicare?
March 15, 2019 by
Q. My sister, Betty, is 68 years old and has Parkinson's disease. Her symptoms include tremors, impaired balance, difficulty walking and talking, anxiety, and confusion, at times. Her limited mobility makes it difficult for her to … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Cost of Long-Term Care is On the Rise
January 8, 2019 by
Stanley and June Blum have been married for more than 75 years and are approaching the second century of life. Stanley is 97 and June is 96. Stanley is a retired shoe-industry executive who paints and writes poetry, while June is … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat the ACA Verdict Means for Seniors
December 21, 2018 by
Q. I recently read that a federal court ruled to strike down the Affordable Care Act? Sounds kind of scary if you ask me. How is this going to affect seniors and people with disabilities? A.You are correct. US District Court … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How to Protect Yourself from Medicare Fraud
December 14, 2018 by
Dear Magic, Our neighbor was a victim of Medicare Fraud. I would hate for the same thing to happen to me or a loved one. What should I look out for and how can I protect myself? Pratekt Yorselff --- Dear Pratekt, Even … [Read more...]
Print This Page2019 Medicare Changes: New Elder Care Services May Be Added to Some Medicare Advantage Plans
December 14, 2018 by
Q. I read somewhere that lots of changes are on the horizon for Medicare Advantage plans in 2019. What are some of the new services being added, and when will I have an opportunity to change to a different plan that has more of … [Read more...]
Print This PageYikes! Our Top 10 Scariest Articles of 2018
October 30, 2018 by
Believe it or not, in Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Special Needs Planning, there are some news stories that sound more like the scary plots of horror movies than real life. The topics can be so horrifying that suddenly, you … [Read more...]
Print This Page2019 Key Elder Law Dollar Amounts
October 23, 2018 by
Every year we release the key dollar amounts that are frequently used in elder law, including Medicaid figures, long-term care insurance deductibility limits, Medicare premiums, Social Security Disability, and Supplemental … [Read more...]
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