2014 Medicare Figures
This update provides new Medicare Figures for 2014. This is the second of a four part series of updates for 2014. If you found this information helpful, we will be posting the charts for Medicaid and Veteran Benefits over the…
This update provides new Medicare Figures for 2014. This is the second of a four part series of updates for 2014. If you found this information helpful, we will be posting the charts for Medicaid and Veteran Benefits over the…
Happy New Year! Now that the ball has dropped in Times Square, the confetti has been cleaned up, and the grapes have all been eaten, what else is there to look forward to in 2014? Well, depending on your employment…
Injured People receiving favorable settlements or judgments in the areas of personal injury and medical malpractice were guaranteed that they would receive money. Effective October 1, 2014, with the reversal of the Ahlborn decision, this may not be the case. …
This update provides new information for 2014 for many items such as Social Security taxes and benefits. This is the first of a four part series of updates for 2014. If you found this information helpful, we will be posting…
The Medicaid Committee of the Elder Law Section of the New York State Bar Association recently demanded that the New York City Medicaid Program stop the illegal practice of failing to budget a Community Spouse Monthly Income Allowance (CSMIA) when…
My parents won't listen to me. My parents will not meet with an elder law attorney. My parents are very private. I do not feel comfortable bringing up these issues. Many Boomers are at a loss when it comes to…
You are not happy with your child's marriage. Perhaps, it is just a feeling that you have. Or it may be more apparent - your child may be separated or shared with you that she is in a bad marriage. Then, there…
One of the greatest concerns caregivers who tend to people with cognitive problems have is how to prevent wandering. Wandering is a risk associated with many conditions, such as autism, Down syndrome, and dementia. Dementia, which can result from Alzheimer’s…
With the holiday season upon us, many people get in the spirit of giving and decide to make donations to charities. Whether it’s a local non-profit or a multinational charitable institution, charities play a large role in providing crucial benefits…
On October 23, 2013 Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act (“UAGPPJA”) in to law. This long-awaited law, which will go into effect April 21, 2014, provides a much-needed resolution to the expensive and…