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 Part B Premium Will Rise Slightly for Most Medicare Beneficiaries in 2017
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted November 11, 2016

Part B Premium Will Rise Slightly for Most Medicare Beneficiaries in 2017

After holding steady at $104.90 a month for four years, the standard Medicare Part B premium that most recipients pay will rise 4 percent to $109 a month.  

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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted November 10, 2016

When Can You Delay Taking Medicare?

While you are eligible to apply for Medicare when you are 65, there are circumstances where you might not want to, particularly if you are working full time for a larger employer or [...]

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 IRS Issues Long-Term Care Premium Deductibility Limits for 2017
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted October 27, 2016

IRS Issues Long-Term Care Premium Deductibility Limits for 2017

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is increasing the amount taxpayers can deduct from their 2017 taxes as a result of buying long-term care insurance.

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 States Begin Offering State-Run Retirement Plans
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted October 26, 2016

States Begin Offering State-Run Retirement Plans

Workers in some states will soon have another option to save for retirement. Several states are establishing state-run retirement plans for workers who do not have a plan through their employer.

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 Medigap Gap Unduly Burdens Medicare Recipients Under 65
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted October 21, 2016

Medigap Gap Unduly Burdens Medicare Recipients Under 65

Medicare beneficiaries with disabilities who are under 65 years old have a difficult time obtaining “Medigap” insurance that fills in the gaps in their Medicare coverage, according [...]

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 Typical Social Security Recipient Will Get $4 Benefit Increase in 2017
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted October 21, 2016

Typical Social Security Recipient Will Get $4 Benefit Increase in 2017

Social Security benefits will rise only slightly in 2017. This follows no increase in benefits in 2016 and small increases for many of the previous years.

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 It's Time to Reassess Your Medicare Choices
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted October 14, 2016

It's Time to Reassess Your Medicare Choices

Are your Medicare plans still working for you? Medicare's open enrollment period, in which you can enroll in or switch plans, runs from October 15 to December 7.

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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted October 13, 2016

U.S. Supreme Court Will Decide What Is an “Appropriate” Education for Children with Disabilities

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could influence how millions of special needs children are educated under the federal law that requires public schools to provide [...]

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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted October 7, 2016

Can You Set Up a Special Needs Trust for Someone Who Doesn't Receive Government Benefits?

We have a brother with special needs -- a documented intellectual disability -- who works full time and does not receive benefits. Our father just died and we have money coming, but he did not [...]

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 New Guide Helps in Navigating the Section 8 Maze
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted October 6, 2016

New Guide Helps in Navigating the Section 8 Maze

The Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) recently published “Section 8 Made Simple – Special Edition,” a guide that can help applicants and their advocates understand [...]

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