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Monthly Archive for: "February, 2018"
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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs News
Posted February 25, 2018

Many People with Disabilities Not Taking Advantage of Tax Credit

Many people - including many people with disabilities - do not take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit. The IRS is encouraging potential recipients to apply.

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 Congress Passes Law Mandating Creation of a National Plan to Support Caregivers
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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs News
Posted February 22, 2018

Congress Passes Law Mandating Creation of a National Plan to Support Caregivers

The RAISE Act, a new bill passed by Congress, directs the federal government to create a national Family Caregiving Strategy. 

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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted February 20, 2018

Long-Term Care Insurer Cannot Be Sued for Elder Financial Abuse

Long-term care insurance policyholders were dealt a blow by the Oregon Supreme Court when it ruled that the state's elder financial abuse statute does not apply to their case.

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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs News
Posted February 16, 2018

Medicaid Recipients Can Keep More of an Award Thanks to Recent Budget Deal

What portion of a lawsuit award or settlement can go to the state to reimburse Medicaid? The new congressional budget deal finally clarifies the situation..

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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted February 12, 2018

Report Finds Lack of Government Oversight of Assisted Living Facilities

The government is spending billions to fund assisted living services through Medicaid, but government oversight and regulation of assisted living facilities is lacking, according to a new [...]

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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted February 9, 2018

A Guidebook to Planning for Old Age

Are you ready for old age?  This essential and empowering guide addresses the important issues and points reders to a myriad of resources to help them plan for [...]

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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted February 6, 2018

Estate Planning and Retirement Considerations for Late-in-Life Parents

Older parents are becoming more common, driven in part by changing cultural mores and surrogate motherhood. Steve Martin, Billy Joel, and Janet Jackson are some examples. But [...]

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