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Monthly Archive for: "September, 2017"
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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted September 28, 2017

Nursing Home Costs Rise Sharply in 2017

The median cost of a private nursing home room in the United States has increased to $97,455 a year, up 5.5 percent from 2016, according to Genworth's 2017 Cost of Care survey.

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted September 27, 2017

Investigation Reveals Many with Severe Autism Are Being “Warehoused” in Hospitals

Adolescents and young adults with severe autism are being confined in emergency rooms and hospitals for weeks or [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted September 26, 2017

What Expenses Can ABLE Accounts Pay For?

ABLE accounts, new savings plans for people with special needs to save for disability related expenses, may be used for an even broader array of products and services than many [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted September 26, 2017

Now Is the Time to Review Your Medicare Options

Are you happy with your current Medicare plan or plans? Now is the time to think about whether you are in the right plan or whether a new plan could save you money. 

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted September 21, 2017

Securing Food Stamps as a Young Person with Disabilities

For many young people with disabilities, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – aka food stamps -- is a lifeline.  But SNAP eligibility turns on a range of factors.

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted September 20, 2017

Florida Nursing Home Tragedy Causes Rethinking of Disaster Preparedness

The recent tragedy in which eight Florida nursing home residents died when the nursing home lost power in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma is causing government officials to rethink disaster [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted September 15, 2017

Pay Attention to the Small Details When Dealing with Long-Term Care Insurers

A long-term care insurance company recently cancelled the insurance coverage of an elderly woman who accidently wrote the wrong amount on her premium check. The case illustrates the need for [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted September 12, 2017

How to Reverse Medicare Surcharges When Your Income Changes

What happens if you are a high-income Medicare beneficiary who is paying a surcharge on your premiums and then your income changes? If your circumstances change, you can reverse those [...]

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