|
How Will the New Congress Affect Key Elder Law Issues?
The Democratic Party's takeover of both houses of Congress
is likely to have financial implications for the elderly and
their families, although the depth of these changes remains to
be seen. Of greatest interest to elder law attorneys and their
clients is what the change in leadership on Capitol Hill will
mean for the fate of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA).
Find out more....
|
More Links of Interest . . .
|
| |
Dear Karen,
Thank you for subscribing to our e-newsletter! We hope you
find the contents relevant, interesting and informative.
Please feel welcome to give us feedback on these articles, and
suggest topics for future articles. You can reach us at
www.sandiegoelderlaw.com
|
| |
|
| |
|
Average Cost of Private Nursing Home Room Tops $75,000 a Year |
| |
The average daily cost of a private room in a nursing home
in the United States is $75,190 a year, or $206 a day. This is
a 3.9 percent increase over last. San Diegans will not be
surprised to hear our average expenses exceed the national
averages . . . |
| |
Read on... |
| |
|
Medicare Preventive Services: What is Covered? |
| |
As the saying goes "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound
of cure," and as you get older, taking preventative measures
can keep you healthy. And if you are a Medicare beneficiary,
there are a number of preventive services available to you.
|
| |
Read on... |
| |
|
IRS Issues Long-Term Care Premium Deductibility Limits for
2007 |
| |
The Internal Revenue Service has announced the 2007
limitations on the deductibility of long-term care insurance
premiums from taxes. Premiums for "qualified" long-term care
policies are treated as an unreimbursed medical expense.
|
| |
Read on... |
| |
|
