Almost 90,000 veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and other toxic chemicals on their ships off … [Read more...]
The Right to Appeal Your Observation Status
June 24, 2018 By Leave a Comment
I have written before about the consequences of a hospital keeping a patient in "observation status" … [Read more...]
Will Medicare Cover You on Vacation?
June 17, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Now that we are into the summer travel season, it's important to remember that, for the most part, … [Read more...]
Several Foundations Funding Research to Increase Understanding of Long Term Services and Supports
May 26, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Readers of ths Blog are probably aware that Medicare does not cover most of the long term care that … [Read more...]
Be on the Lookout for Your New Medicare Card
April 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
The Social Security Administration has already started sending new Medicare Cards to all recipients … [Read more...]
Veterans Care Financial Protection Act Sent to the President
April 8, 2018 By Leave a Comment
In a rare show of bipartisan support, the Veterans Care Financial Protection Act has been sent to … [Read more...]
Who Can Support our Unsupported Seniors?
April 1, 2018 By Leave a Comment
At this time of year, when families are coming together for Easter or Passover, seniors who do not … [Read more...]
Organizing a Life
January 20, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Readers of this blog know that my mother was an inspiration for my elder law practice, and the … [Read more...]
The Cost of Medicare
December 17, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Those of you who particiapte in Medicare have probably heard that the monthly premium for Part B … [Read more...]
New White House Hotline for Veterans
December 11, 2017 By Leave a Comment
The Veterans Administration has announced that the White House VA Hotline is now staffed with live … [Read more...]
Estate and Gift Tax Exemptions for 2018
November 5, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Whether there will still be an estate tax in 2018, and what is will look like, is much in the news … [Read more...]
Veterans May Be at Higher Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
November 5, 2017 By Leave a Comment
A group called Veterans Against Alzheimers recently released a report indicating that Post-Traumatic … [Read more...]
Social Security Announces Cost-of-Living Increases for 2018
October 21, 2017 By Leave a Comment
The Social Security Administration has announced that SSI, SSDI and Social Security Retirement … [Read more...]
When Can you Expect Your VA Benefits?
September 20, 2017 By 1 Comment
The Veterans Benefits Administration recently sent a reminder about when recipients can expect to … [Read more...]
