How to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Finances
About 64% of us feel stressed about money, according to a recent study by the American Psychological Association. Anxious feelings about money do not necessarily…
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Government Nursing Home Incentives Don’t Always Work as Expected
Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for millions of Americans each year. Another government program – Medicaid – covers even more nursing home costs than…
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Backdoor Roth IRA: Take Advantage of Low Tax Rates While You Can
Saving for retirement is a top priority for many people. Fortunately, there are programs and investment options to help people make the most of their…
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Can I Handle My Social Security Account Online?
In the past, we usually conducted personal business in person or by telephone. Now, more than ever before, it’s time to consider online options instead.…
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Medicare Beneficiaries May Qualify for an Additional Pandemic-Related Benefit
As of October 4, 2020, almost 60,000 nursing home residents have died from coronavirus. Nursing homes were hit particularly hard by the disease. But COVID-19…
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4 Online Sources for Nursing Home Reviews
In Pennsylvania, over 75,000 people live in nursing homes. In most cases, someone probably took the time to check out facilities before choosing one. Fortunately,…
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The Connection Between an Elder Law Attorney and Applying for Medicaid
More than 65 million people currently receive Medicaid. So, you probably know someone who has applied for Medicaid benefits. At least 21% of Medicaid recipients…
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Medicaid Asset Protection: What It Is and Why You Should Start Planning Now
After years of hard work, your retirement plans might include rest, travel, taking up hobbies, and so on. But the harsh reality is that many…
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Congress Rescinded Outpatient Therapy Caps Despite Lack Of Information On Medicare.Gov
The Bipartisan Budget Act became law on February 9, 2018. The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 revoked the Medicare outpatient therapy caps which served as…
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Pros And Cons Of A POLST Form: What You Need To Know
As a top-rated elder law attorney serving Montgomery County, PA, I help families with Medicaid and estate planning, special needs planning and long term care planning. When…
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Common Medicaid Myths Debunked
As the top-rated estate planning lawyer in Montgomery County, PA, I hear plenty of common misconceptions about Medicaid, including what qualifies you, and how it might…
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Courts Deliver Important Update On Inpatient Medicare Status
In a recent decision, the U.S. District Court in Hartford, Connecticut possibly delivered a new tool for Medicare eligibility based on your hospital admission status…
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