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Monthly Archive for: "December, 2019"
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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted December 26, 2019

Feds Release 2020 Guidelines Used to Protect the Spouses of Medicaid Applicants

The federal government has released the 2020 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of Medicaid recipients may keep, as well as related Medicaid figures.

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted December 26, 2019

SSA Issues Controversial Proposal That Could Cut Hundreds of Thousands From the Disability Rolls

Advocates are warning that a little-noticed proposed rule change could result in hundreds of thousands of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted December 19, 2019

New Law Set to Make Big Changes to Retirement Plans

Congress is expected to pass a spending bill that contains major changes to retirement plans. The bipartisan legislation is designed to provide more incentives to save for retirement, but it [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted December 18, 2019

Movement Grows to Add Dental Coverage to Medicare

Medicare does not offer much in the way of dental benefits, but advocates for Medicare beneficiaries are arguing for that to change. 

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted December 13, 2019

What Happens to an ABLE Account If the Beneficiary Is No Longer Disabled?

If an ABLE account has been set up for a person with special needs, what happens to the account if the beneficiary no longer qualifies as “disabled” according to IRS regulations due to medical [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted December 12, 2019

Will Trump’s Immigration Policy Cause a Shortage of Caregivers for the Elderly?

As the population ages, the need for caregivers is growing, but the Trump administration's immigration policies, whatever you may think of them, could have a negative impact on a caregiving [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted December 12, 2019

When Inheriting Property, Consider Your Options

Inheriting property from your parents is either a blessing or a burden -- or a little bit of both. Figuring out what to do with the property can be overwhelming, so it is good to carefully [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted December 9, 2019

GAO Calls for Increased Oversight of Organizations That Handle Social Security Benefits for Nearly 1 Million

In a new report, the Government Accountability Office calls for better oversight of organizations that handle the Social Security benefits of recipients who cannot manage their own benefits [...]

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