Many People with Disabilities Not Taking Advantage of Tax Credit
A surprising number of people -- including many people with disabilities -- do not take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit. The IRS is encouraging potential recipients to apply.
New Law Mandates 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.
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.
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..
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
