Category archives: Florida First Coast
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4 weeks ago
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Takeaways
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been undergoing organizational changes and layoffs in recent weeks.
These changes include the dismantling of such agencies as the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and terminating staff of the Division of Energy Ass... [read more]
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1 month ago
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Takeaways
The Campos v. Kijakazi lawsuit addressed problems with overpayments and benefit reductions for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A settlement was reached. It provides automatic relief for about 250,000 SSI recipients and new guidance for ne... [read more]
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1 month ago
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This month, as we've celebrated the mothers in our lives, we're also reminded frequently that life has a lot of ups and downs. The joyous celebrations of graduations, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, baptisms, and even retirements give us the chance to enjoy happy milestones. Additionally, the mo... [read more]
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2 months ago
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Takeaways
The demand for long-term care services is rising due to an aging population and a shortage of health care professionals.
The costs of long-term care have been escalating, including in-home care, assisted living care, and nursing home care.
As most of us go through our daily rout... [read more]
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3 months ago
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As we celebrate Easter, signs of renewal are evident all around us. The days seem suddenly remarkably longer, the sky a little bluer, and flowers and plants are coming back to life.
This is a joyous season, indeed, and it puts a focus on positive change and hope.
We are wise to use this time t... [read more]
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7 months ago
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially released its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) figures for 2025. These newly issued numbers will have an impact on monthly Social Security benefits payouts for retirees, as well as recipients of Social Security disability benefits and sur... [read more]
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8 months ago
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Hoarding disorder disproportionately affects older adults, according to the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging. While about 2 percent of the general population struggles with accumulating too many objects, hoarding impacts over 6 percent of people aged 65 and older.
The proportio... [read more]
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9 months ago
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This October many of us in the greater Jacksonville area are feeling both relieved and fatigued from being on high alert with back-to-back hurricanes affecting Florida, and as we prepare for Halloween and the holiday season, we're reminded of how uncertain life can be.
During this wonderul fall s... [read more]
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10 months ago
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The deadline to file for entities formed before 2024 is January 1, 2025.
Why You Need To Know About Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting And The January 1, 2025 Deadline
In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act. This law creates a new Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI... [read more]
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10 months ago
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has published a final rule simplifying and expanding its rental subsidy program for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Effective September 30, 2024, the new rule is likely to allow more people to qualify for SSI. In addition, some current SSI recipien... [read more]
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10 months ago
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Thanks to a new rule recently finalized by the federal government, obtaining and renewing health care coverage under the Medicaid program is set to become easier for millions of Americans.
What Is Medicaid?
Medicaid provides people living on limited income with access to health care services. ... [read more]
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10 months ago
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Medicaid planning is often a complex process aimed at preserving a person’s assets while qualifying for Medicaid benefits. Finding a way to pay for long-term care costs without depleting all your hard-earned assets is a key part of Medicaid planning.
One strategy for protecting assets and qua... [read more]
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