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IRS Issues Long-Term Care Premium Deductibility Limits for 2022, and They Look Pretty Familiar

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the amounts taxpayers of different ages can deduct from their 2022 income as a result of buying long-term care insurance, and the figures are almost the same as in 2021.

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Medicare Premiums to Increase Dramatically in 2022

Medicare premiums are rising sharply next year, cutting into the large Social Security cost-of-living increase. The basic monthly premium will jump 15.5 percent, or $21.60, from $148.50 to $170.10 a month.

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Elder Law - East Hartford CT

For legal counsel in elder law East Hartford CT, you can trust Weatherby & Associates PC.  With this established elder law firm in Hartford County, your elder family members are in good hands. Caring for older loved ones can be both satisfying a… Read More
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Better Than No Loaf: Medicaid Planning Using "Half a Loaf" Strategies

While it is preferable to conduct long-term care planning well in advance of needing care, if you haven’t planned ahead, there are some strategies available to avoid spending all your assets. 

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In 2022, Social Security Beneficiaries Will See the Biggest Increase in 39 Years

Rising inflation due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic means that in 2022, Social Security benefits will go up 5.9 percent, the sharpest upsurge since 1983. 

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Hiring a Caregiver: Should You Employ One Yourself or Go Through an Agency?

Many families will eventually have to hire a caregiver to look after an aging relative. There are two main ways to hire someone: directly or through a home health agency.

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COVID Vaccination Information Added to Medicare’s Nursing Home Compare Site

Individuals who are researching nursing homes can now see staff and resident vaccination rates along with other quality and safety measure information at Medicare’s Nursing Home Compare website.  

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Elder Law Lawyers - Glastonbury CT

Weatherby & Associates PC are the region’s premier elder law lawyers Glastonbury CT. Caring for older loved ones can be both satisfying and challenging. However, many young adults fail to plan for their aging loved ones’ needs unless… Read More
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Medicaid's Attempt to Ensure the Healthy Spouse Has Enough Income: The MMMNA

When most of a couple's income is in the name of the spouse who is receiving Medicaid, the spouse remaining in the community may wonder what he or she will live on. Medicaid has created some protections for the community spouse.

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Online Survey Helps Older Adults Assess Their Financial Vulnerability

All older Americans are vulnerable to financial abuse, but there are circumstances that make someone more likely to be scammed. An online survey can help older adults assess their risk of being exploited based on how they make financial decisions.… Read More

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