Upcoming Events and Presentations
Below are some upcoming presentations by Richard Courtney on various elder law and special needs planning topics, followed by important information about some great events to be put on by…
Family Allowed to Maintain Action for Pain and Suffering Where Decedent’s Advance Directives Were Ignored. (N.Y. App.)
Gerald Greenberg had done all of his planning. He had a health care proxy and a living will. His family knew his wishes and the living will clearly stated that…
The Burden of Medical Debt in the US
In March 2022 the Kaiser Family Foundation released a report on medical debt in the US. Part of their findings: We find that 23 million people (nearly 1 in 10…
Lawmakers Send Letter Asking CMS to Address Overpayments in Medicare Advantage Program
On April 20, 2022 a number of United States Senators and Representatives sent a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure highlighting concerns about overpayments to…
Divorce and Children with Special Needs
Of the many life challenges and circumstances that can potentially disrupt the life of a child with special needs, divorce is undoubtedly one of the most difficult situations to contend…
Upcoming Events and Presentations
Below are some upcoming presentations by Richard Courtney on various elder law and special needs planning topics, followed by important information about some great events to be put on by…
Mentally Stimulating Jobs Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia in Old Age
Certain proteins might provide clues to underlying biological mechanisms, say researchers People with mentally stimulating jobs have a lower risk of dementia in old age than those with non-stimulating jobs,…
Disney Making Changes to Disability Access at Theme Parks
Big changes have come once again to Disney’s system for providing accommodations to people with disabilities at its theme parks. The company said last August that it was “making some…
CMS Takes Steps to Continue Medicaid Coverage after Covid End
Millions of the most vulnerable Americans could lose their Medicaid insurance when the pandemic ends, and some state officials are worried they might not have enough time or resources to…
Bill Would Forewarn Retirees About Medicare Late Enrollment Fees
Folks approaching retirement age may assume they will get Medicare to replace private medical insurance. However, it is imperative that they take proper steps in order to obtain such coverage…