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.
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Where’s My New Medicare Card? How to Find Out the Status
The federal government has begun mailing new Medicare cards to 59 million Americans. You should keep track of when your new card will arrive and contact Medicare if you don’t receive it.
As ElderLawAnswers previously reported, to prevent fraud
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Will Small Gifts Really Disqualify My Mother from Medicaid?
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Someone told my mom to stop giving monetary gifts to her family — even for very small amounts. She wants to be able to give her grandchildren between $25 to $50 for holidays and special events like weddings or
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How Much Do I Pay My Agent Under a Power of Attorney?
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I want to appoint my neighbor to be my agent under a power of attorney for health care. I have no idea what people usually pay for someone to be an agent under a power of attorney. What should
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