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5 Rights That Trust Beneficiaries Have
As a trust beneficiary, you may feel that you are at the mercy of the trustee, but depending on the type of trust, beneficiaries may have rights to ensure the trust is properly managed.A trust is a legal arrangement through which one person, called a "settlor" or...
Using a Roth IRA as an Estate Planning Tool
A Roth IRA does not have to be used as just a retirement plan; it can also be a way to transfer assets tax-free to the next generation.Unlike a traditional IRA, contributions to a Roth IRA are taxed, which means that the distributions are tax-free. Also, unlike a...
Court Rules Medicare Beneficiaries Can Appeal Switch to Hospital Observation Status
A federal court has ruled that hospitalized Medicare beneficiaries who were switched from inpatient to observation status can appeal the decision, making it easier for them to receive coverage for subsequent nursing home care. The ruling appears to bring to an end...
When a Social Security Recipient Dies, Survivors May Be Eligible for Benefits
When loved ones pass away, there are lots of considerations, including what happens to their Social Security. The decedent’s payments need to be stopped, but survivor’s benefits may be available to the spouse or, in certain cases, children. Social Security benefits...
What Documents Are Required for a Medicaid Application?
Medicaid applicants must prove that they have limited income and assets in order to be eligible for long-term care services. Before beginning the application process, it is helpful to understand what information you will be required to provide to prove your...
Medicare Now Covers the Cost of COVID At-Home Tests
If you have Medicare, you can now receive up to eight free rapid at-home Covid-19 tests a month at participating pharmacies. The free tests are available without a prescription to all Medicare beneficiaries with Part B, including those enrolled in a Medicare Advantage...
COVID-19 Workplace Employee Policies
The CDC, ADA, OSHA and Dept. of Labor have issued guidelines for employers to help them develop policies that aim to protect workers and prevent further spread of the virus. Our office has reviewed the information and created policies based on these guidelines....
Which Employers Are Exempt From The Families First Coronavirus Response Act?
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. The Department of Labor’s (Department) Wage and Hour...
COVID-19 Emergency Sick Leave And Emergency FMLA
Overview: This letter is intended as preliminary guidance for employers on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Components of this legislation are separately known as the Emergency Sick Leave Pay Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Act. The...