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IRS Announces That Face Masks and Related Purchases Are Tax Deductible
4 days ago
The IRS has announced that the tax deduction for medical expenses includes amounts spent on face masks, sanitizer and other products purchased to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. If you have significant medical expenses, you may be able to deduct them from your taxes. Many types of medi... [read more]

Medicaid Recipients Have a Little More Time to Spend Down Their Stimulus Money
2 weeks ago
The one-year deadline for nursing home residents on Medicaid to spend down their first round of stimulus checks is here, but they may have a little extra time. In March 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act authorized $1,200 stimulu... [read more]

Finding the Right Hospital Bed Rental
4 weeks ago
If you are caring for a loved one at home, you may need to rent a hospital bed. Here are the ins and outs of hospital bed rentals. The benefit of a hospital bed is that it adjusts to allow people with limited mobility to more easily get in and out of the bed. The adjustable features include t... [read more]

Being Prepared for the Unexpected Through Estate Planning
1 month ago
One thing that we've all been reminded of recently is the importance of being prepared for unexpected events that are beyond our control. Having enough food, water, personal supplies, and cleaning products became of paramount importance last year, and we're all much more focused on keeping our car f... [read more]

Can an IRA Affect Medicaid Eligibility?
1 month ago
For many Medicaid applicants, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are one of their biggest assets. If you do not plan properly, IRAs can count as an available asset and affect Medicaid eligibility. Medicaid applicants can have only a small amount of assets in order to be eligible to receive... [read more]

The Film 'I Care a Lot' Highlights Vulnerabilities in the Guardianship System
1 month ago
Netflix’s popular new movie, I Care a Lot, may be far-fetched in a lot of ways, but it does highlight some real weaknesses in the guardianship system that make it possible for an unscrupulous guardian to take control of an elderly person’s life and bleed their resources dry. Fortunately, steps can b... [read more]

Biden Administration Eases Recommended Restrictions on Nursing Home Visits
2 months ago
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued new guidance on whether families can visit loved ones in nursing homes. The guidance allows indoor visitation even when the resident has not been vaccinated. The coronavirus pandemic has hit long-term care facilities particularly... [read more]

Does Your Estate Plan Need A Spring Cleaning?
2 months ago
Spring is definitely here, and in addition to enjoying the warmer weather, sunshine, and longer days, many of us are also Spring cleaning. Deep cleaning our homes, checking our refrigerators and pantries for anything out of date, clearing out clothing that doesn't fit anymore, weeding and removing y... [read more]

How the $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill Aids Seniors
2 months ago
President Biden has signed the latest COVID-19 relief bill, which in addition to authorizing stimulus checks, funding vaccine distribution, and extending unemployment benefits, also provides assistance to seniors in a number of ways. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) delivers ... [read more]

Congress Fixes Some, But Not All, Medicare Enrollment Problems
2 months ago
Tucked in the federal spending bill that passed at the end of December 2020 are some changes aimed at simplifying Medicare enrollment and addressing coverage gaps. But Congress chose not to deal with the biggest problem. Currently, Medicare enrollment begins three months before th... [read more]

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