Category archives: Medicare
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6 years ago
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Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to express gratitude for your family and friends. Our office wishes you and your loved ones all the best today, and throughout this beautiful early spring in North Florida!
We are grateful to be a part of your community and to have to the opportunity to help fa... [read more]
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6 years ago
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Included in the new tax bill, signed by President Trump on December 22, is a provision that could provide some temporary relief for families with high medical expenses.
Federal law currently allows families with medical expenses exceeding 10 percent of their adjusted gross incomes to deduct c... [read more]
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6 years ago
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While most of the new tax law – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – has to do with reducing the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent, some provisions relate to individual taxpayers. Before we get into the details, be aware that almost everything listed below sunsets after 2025, with the tax stru... [read more]
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6 years ago
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If you will soon turn 65 and will be applying for Medicare, you should carefully consider which Medigap policy to enroll in because two of the most popular plans will be ending soon. In 2020, Medicare beneficiaries will no longer be able to enroll in Plans F and C.
Between copayments, deducti... [read more]
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7 years ago
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In 2018, Social Security recipients will get their largest cost of living increase in benefits since 2012, but the additional income will likely be largely eaten up by higher Medicare Part B premiums.
Cost of living increases are tied to the consumer price index, and an upturn in inflation rates ... [read more]
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7 years ago
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We are often asked by caregivers how they can protect a loved one's home, if they need to have skilled at-home or nursing home care and cannot afford the high costs to cover these services or facilities. Our answer is that with appropriate legal strategies we can help them get financial assistance t... [read more]
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7 years ago
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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 surcharges.
Higher-income Medicare beneficiaries (individuals who earn more than $85,000) pay higher Part B a... [read more]
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7 years ago
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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. Medicare's Open Enrollment Period, in which you can enroll in or switch plans, runs from October 15 to December 7.
During this p... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Online bill paying has become a popular way to make paying bills easier, and now you can pay your Medicare premiums online too. If your bank allows customers to pay bills online, you can use that service to pay your Medicare premiums.
To set up online bill paying, contact your bank. To make s... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Have you or a loved one been denied Medicare-covered services because you’re "not improving"? Many health care providers are still not aware that Medicare is required to cover skilled nursing and home care even if a patient is not showing improvement. If you are denied coverage based on this outdate... [read more]
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7 years ago
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Medicare is offering relief from penalties for certain Medicare beneficiaries who enrolled in Medicare Part A and had coverage through the individual marketplace. For a short time, these individuals will be able to enroll in Medicare Part B without paying a penalty for late enrollment.
Indivi... [read more]
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7 years ago
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After initially delaying a rule intended to prevent financial advisers from steering their clients to bad retirement investments, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the rule will go into effect on June 9, 2017, but its future is still unclear.
Earlier this year, President Trump sign... [read more]
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