New Medicaid and VA Figures for 2016 #2016Medicaidnumbers
               Each year, many of the programs that, as elder law attorneys, we deal with daily, such as VA Aid and Attendance and Medicaid, are adjusted for inflation through a cost of living adjustment.                For 2016, the Social Security Administration announced that Social Security recipients will receive no increase, the
Medicare Numbers for 2016 #Medicare2016
           The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid has announced 2016 numbers for Medicare premiums, deductibles and coinsurances. Once again, the basic Medicare Part B premium will remain the same at $104.90. That number has not changed for the past 3 years.            However, approximately 30% of beneficiaries will receive an increase
Major Changes to Social Security on the Horizon (Part 2) #SocialSecuritychanges
           Last week we were discussing some of the changes to Social Security that will be happening in 2016. Let’s look at some more.            Under current rules, if a married beneficiary applies for Social Security benefits between age 62 and full retirement age (currently 66), he/she will receive whichever is