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Medicare Extends Deadline for Relief from Part B Penalties
Medicare is extending its offer of relief from penalties for certain Medicare beneficiaries who failed to sign up for Medicare Part B because they had coverage through the individual insurance marketplace.
When Can an Adult Child Be Liable for a Parent’s Nursing Home Bill?
While a nursing home cannot require a child to be personally liable for their parent's nursing home bill, there are circumstances in which children can end up having to pay.
How to Appeal a Medicare Prescription Drug Denial
If your Medicare drug plan denies coverage for a drug you need, you don't have to simply accept it. There are several steps you can take to fight the decision.
Ransomware – What is a Small Business To Do? One Country Lawyer’s “Git ‘Er Done” Solution!
While attending the summer NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys) conference, I had the opportunity to attend a break-out session on technology. Our speaker bemoaned the curse of ransomware, but was cautious to offer suggestions on how to prepare for or avoid it. And, that got me thinking [...]
I was a Teenage Pig Farmer
I will never forget that pleasant spring evening when I got an urgent telephone call from my cousin, Jon Martin. “Reece Boone! Reece Boone! Do I have a deal for you!” (Don’t forget that it is a common Southern practice to call close family members by their first AND [...]
How to Reverse Medicare Surcharges When Your Income Changes
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.
Are Medicare Advantage Plans Steering Enrollees to Lower-Quality Nursing Homes?
A new study has found that people enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan were more likely to enter a lower-quality nursing home than were people in traditional Medicare.
Long-Term Care Insurance Policyholder Wins Suit Against Company for Hiking Premiums
A long-term care policyholder has successfully sued her insurance company for breach of contract after the company raised her premiums.
Medicare Launches Hospice Compare Website
Patients looking for hospice care can now get help from Medicare’s website. The agency’s new Hospice Compare site allows patients to evaluate hospice providers according to several criteria.
Choosing Retirement Account Beneficiaries Requires Some Thought
The choice of beneficiary for IRA, SEP, 401(k) or other retirement plans can have significant tax implications. Here are some of the rules and concerns when designating beneficiaries.