Courtney Elder Law Associates Law Firm, released an article discussing "New SS Regulations Abandon Treating Physician Rule", if you would like to know more Please continue reading here. New regulations…
May is National Elder Law Month. In our April 2014 newsletter, we provided an article entitled “Tips for Finding and Choosing an Elder Law Attorney.” It gave helpful tips for…
Millions of seniors and people with disabilities rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to make ends meet. There are people relying on this to survive in every community in the…
More than 57 million seniors and disabled adults depend on Medicare, but too many people struggle to enroll and navigate the complexities of the federal health insurance program, a national…
The Social Security Administration recently quietly noted on its website that it will mail out even fewer earnings and estimated benefits statements to save the agency money. The agency said…
A recent article in Forbes magazine pointed out the importance of certain birthdays and ages in the retirement process. At these milestones, numerous financial and healthcare benefits become available for…
A new premium spike may be in store for those in their 50s and 60s. As Republicans consider how to bring down costs for younger people, lawmakers are considering relaxing…
I was with a small group of attorneys last weekend discussing various topics we encounter in estate planning and special needs practice. One topic centered on the effective management of…
There are asset limits and income thresholds for Medicaid eligibility to pay for care at home or in a nursing home. These figures change from year to year, and the…
Many clients execute their Advance Health Care Directives in our office as part of their long-term estate planning. This medical power of attorney document contains a section for organ donation. …
