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Monthly Archive for: "July, 2018"
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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted July 30, 2018

Proposed New Medicare Payment System May Affect Beneficiaries

The Trump administration is proposing a new flat rate reimbursement system for doctors who treat Medicare patients. Some doctors [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted July 25, 2018

Are State ABLE Programs Sustainable? Disability Advocates Raise Concerns

State ABLE savings programs aren't attracting enough account holders to keep afloat financially, according to early projections.  Changes are needed, say disability advocates. [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted July 24, 2018

SSA Liberalizes Rules on When Special Needs Trusts Can Reimburse Family Members for Travel

For years, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has placed strict limitations on when special needs trusts can distribute payments to family members for travel expenses. But things just [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted July 20, 2018

Contributions to ABLE Accounts May Now be Eligible for the Saver’s Credit

Certain low- and middle-income workers will now be eligible for a tax credit when they contribute to ABLE accounts for people with special needs. 

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted July 17, 2018

New Qualifications for ALJs Are Bad News for Social Security Beneficiaries, Experts Warn

On July 10, President Trump issued an executive order [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted July 16, 2018

New Law Expands Benefits for Chronically Ill Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries

Congress expanded benefits for Medicare recipients with chronic conditions in its latest budget bill. The law gives some Medicare [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted July 12, 2018

Lawsuit Alleges Assisted Living Facilities Discriminate Against Wheelchair Users

A lawsuit in New York state highlights an issue with some assisted living facilities: No wheelchairs allowed. 

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted July 6, 2018

Where’s My New Medicare Card? How to Find Out the Status

The federal government has begun mailing new Medicare cards to 59 million Americans. You should keep track of when your new card will [...]

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