Republicans Plan Eldercare Cuts

The Houston Chronicle published the following editorial on April 6, 2016: 

"Cutting the safety net: 

Republicans plan to reduce the federal government's contribution to health care. 

It's the time of year when we face, once again, the specter of Ebenezer Scrooge, that most parsimonious and black-hearted of, well, scrooges. This year, however, he has a modern...

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Will Trump Dump Medicaid on the States?

How will elder care be affected when Donald Trump becomes president and a Republican-controlled Congress convenes in January?  We should prepare for potentially severe budget cuts in Medicaid and other programs affecting seniors and people with disabilities, according to news sources, experts, and advocates.

On his website, the president-elect supports turning Medicaid into a block grant, which could adversely affect elderly and disabled individuals and their families,...

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Recent Changes in Elder Law

On this first day of autumn, the Stone Law Firm is launching a new series of blogs on Recent Changes in Elder Law.

 

Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension

Proposed new rules for the Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension could make sweeping changes to the pension, if implemented.  The proposed new...

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Holiday Greetings & Medicare’s 50th Birthday

This holiday season we celebrate the opportunity to work with you and your family on elder law, disability, and estate matters.  We greatly appreciate your continued support and wish everyone, especially those who have suffered a loss this year, a peaceful holiday and a New Year filled with hope.

Medicare's 50th birthday in 2015...

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Fewer Physicians Accepting Medicaid Patients

It’s often thought that the battle of Medicaid ends after being accepted – once admitted into the program, low income families should be able to receive the health care they need. Unfortunately, in certain areas of the U.S., families aren’t being accepted by the physicians in their zone, leading some ill patients to...

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Income, Estate and Gift Taxes

Only seven days left to file a 2013 income tax return on time.  If you are required to file a tax return, part of your Social Security benefits may be taxed if you have other income.  If one-half of your Social Security benefits plus your other income is between $25,000 and $34,000 (single), or...
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