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Federal Court Upholds Right of Medicare Patients to Appeal Decisions about “Observation Status”

February 24, 2022

Medicare patients around the country breathed a sigh of relief in late January 2022 when a federal appeals court upheld their right to appeal certain…

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Governor Wolf Signs Alzheimer’s Early Detection Bill

February 21, 2022

State legislators scored a victory for older Pennsylvanians on February 9th, 2022, when Governor Tom Wolf signed House Bill 1082 into law. Advocates hope this…

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Oregon Ends Residency Rule for Medically Assisted Suicide

April 30, 2022

Oregon made history in March 2022 by becoming the first state to repeal its residency requirements for medically assisted suicide after an advocacy group challenged…

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The “No Surprises Act” – Does it Really Protect Patients from Unexpected Bills?

April 28, 2022

After years of debate, Congress passed a piece of legislation as part of its 2020 omnibus spending bill known as the “No Surprises Act,” or…

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Why You Need An Elder Law Attorney

December 9, 2021

Elder law has evolved into an ever-changing landscape of laws and disciplines which continually evolve. At Slutsky Elder Law we guide seniors and their families through the…

Key Takeaways from New Mexico’s Aid-in-Dying Law

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Key Takeaways from a New Aid-in-Dying Law

August 31, 2021

New Mexico recently enacted an aid-in-dying law with repercussions for your estate planning needs. By doing so, they joined the ranks of nine other states…

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Recognizing and Addressing Signs of Elder Abuse

June 14, 2021

Sometimes an issue can be widespread but difficult to address. For example, elder abuse has become a serious yet often overlooked problem in society today.…

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Creating a Living Will: Everything You Need to Know

October 23, 2023

Have you ever thought about what might happen if you became seriously ill or injured and could not communicate with your doctors and loved ones…

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Inherited IRAs: Why Did IRS Guidance Create Such Confusion?

August 9, 2021

The SECURE Act was intended to increase accessibility to tax-advantaged accounts and help older adults avoid outliving their assets. One change brought about by the…