Category Archives: Government
Understanding Medicare Claims
The statements detailing services or supplies billed to Medicare, called Medicare Summary Notices, can be very confusing. Click here to obtain information on how to better understand the Notices. Understanding and, when appropriate, questioning charges made can help to reduce Medicare … Continue reading
Filed under Consumer information, Government, Medicare
Tools to Help Choose a Good Nursing Home
By Carolyn M. Clancy, M.D. December 6, 2011 Finding a high-quality nursing home for a family member is a daunting task. Many people have not had to make this decision before. And it’s often made under stress, when asking good … Continue reading
Who Are We?
Dutton & Casey, PC (Elder and Disability Law) Advocates for Elders, Persons with Disabilities, and their Loved Ones. The law firm of Dutton & Casey, P.C., is committed to serving our clients with the comprehensive and personally tailored service they … Continue reading
Medicaid is Changing
In Illinois, Medicaid is changing because the Deficit Reduction Act is being implemented. Click here to read more.
Medicare Part B Premimum Increase Is Lower Than Expected
For more information on the rates, please click here.
Medicare Premimums and Deductibles for 2012
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid released the rates for 2012. For more information, please click here.
Filed under Aging Parents, Caregivers, Estate planning, Government, Health care, Medicare, Senior Issues
Social Security Benefits to Rise 3.6 Percent
Social Security Benefits to Rise 3.6 Percent – ElderLawAnswers Articles.
Filed under Consumer information, Effects of Aging, Government, Senior finances
CMS Issues Guidance on Same-Sex Partners as Patient Representatives – RegBlog
CMS Issues Guidance on Same-Sex Partners as Patient Representatives – RegBlog.
Filed under Government, Health care, Medicaid, Medicare
The President’s Plan for Economic Growth and Deficit Reduction: A First Look at the Impact on Medicare
The President’s Plan for Economic Growth and Deficit Reduction: A First Look at the Impact on Medicare.
Filed under Effects of Aging, Government, Medicare
Two Tax Court Decisions Clarify When Long-Term Care Expenses Are Deductible
Long-term care can be very expensive, but many expenses can be deducted from your taxes. Two important recent decisions by the U.S. Tax Court provide guidance on when caregiving services are deductible. Click here to read the article.
