“Doc Fix” Bill Passed

This month Senate passed the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. It is being referred to as the“doc fix” bill and replaces the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula, which is a formula that determines physician’s payments. If this change was not made, Medicare doctors would have faced a...

If you have taken the steps to prepare an estate plan, or are planning to, it is advisable to take the next step and inform your adult children of the details of your intentions. How much of the estate plan details, with regard to the monetary amount of inheritance is...

The coronavirus pandemic is at the forefront of everyone’s minds right now, and just about everyone has had to makemajor changes to their lives to contain its spread. However, the coronavirus has been particularly impactful on the elderly and those with chronic health conditions, who may not be prepared for...

New York (NY) Medicaid is a federal and state-funded program that provides health coverage for long-term care services, including care at home or in a nursing home. NY Medicaid is complex and applicants find the process confusing and difficult to navigate. It is important that those who are looking to...

Open enrollment for Medicare for the 2018 year is from October 15, 2017, until December 7, 2017. During this annual enrollment period, there are a number of changes you may make to your current healthcare policy, including switching your Part D or Medicare Advantage plan. There are so many options...

Today, for a number of reasons, many young people have not created an estate plan. However, it is extremely important that young people, especially couples, begin to plan early on in order to provide for their families, designate a person to make medical and financial decisions on their behalf, and...

In New York State, the Do Not Resuscitate order (DNR) was established in 1985 by a task force then overseen by Governor Mario Cuomo. It was established to resolve legal issues arising out of the refusal to provide end-of-life treatment. A DNR is a medical directive that applies only to...

After a life-long career, individuals look forward to their retirement – a time to relax, enjoy time with loved ones, and explore new interests. However, many retirees will face a similar challenge when they reach their golden age: health care costs. Health care is one of the biggest expenses in...

The round, Formica kitchen table was cluttered with prescription bottles, bowls, pens and a misshapen pile of papers, statements, and (more…)

An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a valuable asset to inherit. An IRA is a type of savings account that (more…)