Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer

11 Dec Congressional Bill Limits Use of Annuities in Medicaid Planning

Posted at 16:42h in Beneficiary, End of Life Care Planning, Long Term Care, Medicaid Application, Medicaid Planning, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Nursing Home, Retirement, Social Security

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The House of Representatives has a proposed bill (HR 1771) that would change long established rules for the use of single premium immediate annuities in planning for the protection of a well-spouse (commonly referred to as the “community spouse”) if his or her spouse needs...

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14 Nov GOVERNMENT PAID NURSING HOME CARE COSTS FOR APPLICANTS WITH AN IRA GETS EASIER

Posted at 06:00h in Long Term Care, Medicaid Planning, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Nursing Home, Retirement

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Due to a recent interpretation of the term “annuity” by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Medicaid coverage (such as payment of nursing home care costs and drugs) for an applicant with an IRA just became easier. Retirement accounts, such as an IRA or...

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07 Nov STAGGERING INCREASE IN MEDICARE PART B PREMIUMS AVERTED BY CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET DEAL

Posted at 06:00h in Disability Benefits, Medicaid Application, Medicaid Planning, Medicare, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Retirement, Social Security, Taxes

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The President has signed the  “Bipartisan Budget Act  of 2015” on November 2 , 2015  that otherwise could have resulted in as much as thirty percent of Medicare beneficiaries seeing a fifty two percent increase in their monthly Medicare Part B premiums (which cover doctor’s...

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31 Oct GOVERNMENT PAID HOME CARE NOW EASIER TO GET

Posted at 06:00h in Long Term Care, Medicaid Planning, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Nursing Home, Social Security

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In situations where one spouse needs care (i.e., assistance with activities of daily living) at home, it just became easier to obtain Medicaid coverage where the government pays someone to give care at home. Until the law became effective as of October 1, 2015, the...

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29 Oct Michael spoke at the Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation

Posted at 16:35h in Disability Benefits, Medicaid Planning, Medicare, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Social Security

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On October 13 Michael B. Cohen spoke at the Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation on issues including Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), Medicare, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the Medicaid Buy-In and other Medicaid programs. We are currently scheduling speaking engagements for 2016. Please call our office if...

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09 Sep Happy 80th Birthday Social Security!

Posted at 06:00h in Beneficiary, Estate Planning, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Retirement, Social Security, Taxes

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By Richard W. Jackson, CFP®, CRPC, Principal Schlindwein Associates, LLC     Having enough resources to maintain one’s lifestyle throughout retirement is a major concern for most retirees. Social Security income can play a vital role in enjoying a comfortable retirement. With this in mind, the following provides a brief history...

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12 Aug ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: TEEN DEVELOPS DIAGNOSIS TEST

Posted at 06:00h in Alzheimer’s, Estate Planning, Long Term Care, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer

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Although at the present time Alzheimer’s disease is determined by looking at the brain after death or through a series of tests, a 15 year old boy from England has developed a potential test of detection well before (as much as 10 years) symptoms appear. The...

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05 Aug SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS HEALTH INSURANCE SUBSIDIES – BUT SUBSIDIES ARE USUALLY LOST AT 65

Posted at 06:00h in Elder Justice, Medicare, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer

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  On June 25, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court protected the rights of consumers in all states, including states that did not set up their own health insurance marketplace to receive tax credits. Chief Justice John Roberts stated “Congress passed the Affordable Care Act to improve...

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26 May Tau Protein Found As Primary Cause of Alzheimer’s

Posted at 06:00h in Alzheimer’s, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer

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MAYO CLINIC RESEARCH FINDS TAU PROTEIN (NOT AMYLOID) AS PRIMARY CAUSE OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE The Mayo Clinic has recently issued a finding that the tau protein as the primary cause for memory loss usually seen in Alzheimer’s disease. Previously, most believed the toxic protein called Amyloid...

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22 May VETERAN’S AFFAIRS (VA) PROPOSED RULE CHANGES

Posted at 06:00h in Assisted Living, Charitable Giving, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Nursing Home, Veterans

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TAKES DEAD AIM AT OUR MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR SURVIVING SPOUSES Do you think anyone in good health should be penalized for giving to a charity or their church? Do you think anyone should be penalized for an action that was legal at the time such...

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