Proposed New Medicare Payment System May Affect Beneficiaries
The Trump administration is proposing a new flat rate reimbursement system for doctors who treat Medicare patients. Some doctors [...]
Are State ABLE Programs Sustainable? Disability Advocates Raise Concerns
State ABLE savings programs aren't attracting enough account holders to keep afloat financially, according to early projections. Changes are needed, say disability advocates. [...]
SSA Liberalizes Rules on When Special Needs Trusts Can Reimburse Family Members for Travel
For years, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has placed strict limitations on when special needs trusts can distribute payments to family members for travel expenses. But things just [...]
Contributions to ABLE Accounts May Now be Eligible for the Saver’s Credit
Certain low- and middle-income workers will now be eligible for a tax credit when they contribute to ABLE accounts for people with special needs.
New Qualifications for ALJs Are Bad News for Social Security Beneficiaries, Experts Warn
On July 10, President Trump issued an executive order [...]
New Law Expands Benefits for Chronically Ill Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries
Congress expanded benefits for Medicare recipients with chronic conditions in its latest budget bill. The law gives some Medicare [...]
Lawsuit Alleges Assisted Living Facilities Discriminate Against Wheelchair Users
A lawsuit in New York state highlights an issue with some assisted living facilities: No wheelchairs allowed.
Where’s My New Medicare Card? How to Find Out the Status
The federal government has begun mailing new Medicare cards to 59 million Americans. You should keep track of when your new card will [...]