In 2023, seniors were happy to see their Medicare Part B standard monthly premiums and annual deductibles go down for the first time in more than a decade. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for 2024, when these charges will be back on the rise.
Creating a living will ensures your future health care decisions and plans are respected. A living will is a legal document outlining medical treatment preferences and end-of-life care if you can’t communicate or make decisions for yourself.
Many older adults can no longer safely live on their own. However, they may not need the highly specialized care of nursing homes. Intermediate care facilities present one option for older adults who cannot live independently but require daily assistance.
Research shows that the rates of homelessness among seniors in numerous cities have increased yearly since 2011. In addition to the dangers unhoused people face on the street, there are exponential effects on their access to health care.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, states could not take away Medicaid coverage from any residents enrolled in this program. In recent months, however, this has been changing. If you are on Medicaid, be sure to take some time to understand whether your coverage may be at risk.
The No Surprises Act is a federal law that was enacted to protect patients from unexpected charges. It provides a much-needed safeguard for the medical expenses of all patients, but especially for seniors.
Elder law attorneys, with expertise in estate planning, incapacity planning, and end-of-life care for seniors, are essential in working to protect a vulnerable population.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is scheduled to sunset at the end of 2025 and will lead to significant changes for taxpayers.
The SECURE Act changed how beneficiaries of inherited retirement accounts must withdraw these funds.
Whether or not you are already receiving Social Security benefits, there are numerous services you may be able to take advantage of through the SSA website.