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Congress Fixes Some, But Not All, Medicare Enrollment Problems

NewsBy adminFebruary 5, 2021

Tucked into the federal spending bill that passed at the end of December 2020 are some changes aimed at simplifying Medicare enrollment and addressing coverage gaps. But Congress chose not to deal with the biggest problem.

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Annual Long-Term Care Survey Finds Steep Rise in Assisted Living Facility Costs Amid Pandemic

NewsBy adminFebruary 5, 2021

All long-term care costs, particularly assisted living, rose sharply in 2020, according to Genworth’s latest annual Cost of Care Survey. The rises were due in part to increased costs brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. 

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Using Life Insurance as Part of Your Estate Plan

NewsBy adminJanuary 6, 2021Leave a comment

Life insurance can play a few key roles in an estate plan, depending on your age and situation in life. 

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Five Reasons to Have a Will

NewsBy adminJanuary 6, 2021

Your will is a legally-binding statement directing who will receive your property at your death.  Why should you have a will? Here are some reasons.

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Can You Visit Nursing Home Residents After They are Vaccinated?

NewsBy adminJanuary 6, 2021

COVID vaccines are starting to roll out to nursing homes across the country, signaling the beginning of the end of the pandemic. Once your loved one has had both doses of the vaccine, you may be able to visit, but precautions are still necessary. 

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The Attorney’s Role in Medicaid Planning

NewsBy adminJanuary 6, 2021

Do you need an attorney for even “simple” Medicaid planning? This depends on your situation, but in most cases, the prudent answer would be “yes.” 

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Watch Out for These Potential Problems with Life Estates

NewsBy adminDecember 2, 2020

Life estates can be an excellent tool for Medicaid planning, probate avoidance and tax efficiency, but there are potential problems to look out for. 

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Medicare Premiums to Increase Slightly in 2021

NewsBy adminDecember 2, 2020

Medicare premiums are set to rise a modest amount next year, but still cut into any Social Security gains. The basic monthly premium will increase $3.90, from $144.60 a month to $148.50.

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Annuities and Medicaid Planning

NewsBy adminDecember 2, 2020

Immediate annuities can be ideal Medicaid planning tools for spouses of nursing home residents. Careful planning is needed to make sure an annuity will work for you or your spouse. 

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Special Tax Deduction for 2020 Allows Donations of $300 to Charity Without Itemizing

NewsBy adminDecember 2, 2020

As we enter the giving season, there is an additional reason to be charitable. Congress enacted a special provision that allows more people to easily deduct up to $300 in donations to qualifying charities this year.

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