New Federal Bill Seeks to Increase Funding for Home Care
A new bill introduced in Congress would prove to be a godsend to the high percentage of people who need in-home healthcare services. The HCBS…
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What To Look For When Choosing A Nursing Home In Pennsylvania
Whether you are looking for a nursing home or you have a loved one who will need skilled care, finding the right care facility is…
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New Pennsylvania Nursing Home Regulations Being Implemented in 2023 and 2024
In October 2022, Pennsylvania’s Independent Regulatory Review Commission approved a range of new nursing home regulations governing the state’s nearly 700 nursing homes. This was…
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Medicare Makes Changes to Rules Regarding Prior Authorization for Advantage & Part D Plans
On April 5th, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a proposed rule intended to streamline the process used to authorize care…
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What You Need to Know About Being an Executor
When you are writing your will, you can choose an executor to be responsible for carrying out your last wishes. This person should be someone…
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COVID Emergency Ends: How Will it Affect Your Healthcare?
When the White House ended the COVID-19 emergency declaration on May 11th, 2023, many Americans breathed a sigh of relief. After a difficult period of…
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Building Your Retirement Resume
Cheryl Proska from Friends Life Care Joins Slutsky Elder Law as a Guest Contributor Building Your Retirement Resume You’ve worked hard for your retirement. You…
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Important Medicare Updates in 2023
Thanks to the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act, big changes were made to Medicare beginning in January 2023. Whether you are already…
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How a Testamentary Trust Can Help Your Beneficiaries
A testamentary trust is one of the many tools you may want to consider when planning for the future. There may be situations in which…
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The Challenges of Living Alone as an Older American
Data presented in a recent CNN article shows that the number of older Americans living alone has reached a record high. While it is not uncommon…
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The SECURE 2.0 Act and How It Will Affect Your Retirement Savings
Passed in December of 2022, several provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act went into effect on January 1st, 2023. This law sets forth a number…
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How You Can Avoid a Costly Medicare Premium Mistake
If you have a higher income and are approaching age 65, there could be a surprise waiting for you when you sign up for Medicare.…
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