Category archives: Florida
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1 month ago
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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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2 months ago
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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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2 months ago
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Takeaways
Aging in place involves making modifications to ensure safety, comfort, and accessibility for older adults.
Home modifications, measures for preventing falls, and fire and carbon monoxide safety are crucial for creating a safer environment.
Maintaining social and mental well-b... [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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3 months ago
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You don’t have to be actively using health care services to claim the deduction. It is available from day one, even if you don’t need health care immediately upon moving in.
The percentage of CCRC fees considered deductible can change from year to year, depending on the CCRC’s costs. Differen... [read more]
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3 months ago
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Spring is definitely here again in Orange Park and the greater Jacksonville area, and in addition to enjoying the warmer weather, the azaleas blooming, sunshine, and longer days, many of us are also Spring cleaning and thinking about changes in our lives, as well as the seasons.
This season of ch... [read more]
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4 months ago
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As the population ages, the number of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia continues to rise. In turn, families increasingly find themselves providing unpaid care to loved ones with cognitive impairments. This caregiving role, though essential, comes with hidden persona... [read more]
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4 months ago
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Takeaways
Legislation signed in January 2025 seeks to secure better access to home- and community-based care for military veterans.
The bipartisan Dole Act also focuses on coordinating assistance for family caregivers of veterans.
On January 2, 2025, President Biden signed into law the Se... [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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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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9 months ago
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A free and secure online account can be used to manage Social Security benefits. Account users can also check application status, request a replacement Social Security card, and view notices online. By 2022, more than 64 million people had a my Social Security account, per the Social Security Admini... [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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