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Surge in Voters With Disabilities May Influence 2020 Election

Significantly more people with disabilities cast ballots last year, according to a new report suggesting that this demographic is poised to have a big impact in the 2020 presidential race. Source/more: Disability Scoop   For a complete list of upcoming seminars, visit our website at www.davidwingate.com. Peace of mind is only a call or click away! For an Initial Consultation call Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate at (301) 663-9230 or visit www.davidwingate.com David Wingate is an estate planning and elder law attorney at Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate. The Estate and Elder Planning office services clients…

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CMS Announces Final Rule: “Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Revision of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities: Arbitration Agreements”

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a final rule, “Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Revision of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities: Arbitration Agreements” (CMS-3342-F). The final rule revises the requirements for arbitration agreements when they are used by long-term care (LTC) facilities to resolve disputes with their residents. Source/more: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services   For a complete list of upcoming seminars, visit our website at www.davidwingate.com. Peace of mind is only a call or click away! For an Initial Consultation call Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate at (301) 663-9230 or visit www.davidwingate.com David Wingate…

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Americans’ Reliance on Social Security Is Near a Record High, Survey Shows

Over its nearly 84 years of existence, more than 79 of which have included payouts to retired workers, Social Security has kept countless seniors, disabled workers, and survivors of deceased workers above the federal poverty level. Source/more: USA Today   For a complete list of upcoming seminars, visit our website at www.davidwingate.com. Peace of mind is only a call or click away! For an Initial Consultation call Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate at (301) 663-9230 or visit www.davidwingate.com David Wingate is an estate planning and elder law attorney at Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate. The Estate…

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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Inspector General Finds Serious Flaws in 20 Percent of U.S. Hospice Programs

Summary: Hospice care can provide great comfort to beneficiaries and their families and caregivers at the end of a beneficiary’s life. Hospice use has grown steadily over the past decade, with Medicare paying $16.7 billion for this care in 2016. It is an increasingly important benefit for the Medicare population; 1.4 million beneficiaries received hospice care in 2016. However, OIG has identified vulnerabilities in the program. Source/more: HHS, Office of the Inspector General   For a complete list of upcoming seminars, visit our website at www.davidwingate.com. Peace of mind is only a call or click away! For an Initial Consultation…

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Caregiver Depression Tied to More ER Visits for Dementia Patients

Dementia patients may go to the emergency room more often when their caregivers are depressed, a recent study suggests. Source/more: Reuters   For a complete list of upcoming seminars, visit our website at www.davidwingate.com. Peace of mind is only a call or click away! For an Initial Consultation call Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate at (301) 663-9230 or visit www.davidwingate.com David Wingate is an estate planning and elder law attorney at Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate. The Estate and Elder Planning office services clients with powers of attorneys, living wills, Wills, Trusts, Medicaid and asset protection….

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Trump’s Efforts to Rein in Drug Prices Face Setbacks

The Trump administration’s plan to lower prescription drug prices hit two major obstacles this week. Source/more: New York Times   For a complete list of upcoming seminars, visit our website at www.davidwingate.com. Peace of mind is only a call or click away! For an Initial Consultation call Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate at (301) 663-9230 or visit www.davidwingate.com David Wingate is an estate planning and elder law attorney at Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate. The Estate and Elder Planning office services clients with powers of attorneys, living wills, Wills, Trusts, Medicaid and asset protection. The Elder…

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Economic Recovery Has Not Reduced Pension Debt for Many States

Every state pension system experienced investment losses during the 2007-09 Great Recession, but not every state has rebounded equally in the recovery, new research by The Pew Charitable Trusts shows. Source/more: Pew Charitable Trusts       For a complete list of upcoming seminars, visit our website at www.davidwingate.com. Peace of mind is only a call or click away! For an Initial Consultation call Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate at (301) 663-9230 or visit www.davidwingate.com David Wingate is an estate planning and elder law attorney at Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate. The Estate and Elder Planning…

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You Are Not Alone – Answers To Your Questions In The Book

What is the most important legal tools every Alzheimer’s patient MUST have? – 30 Which legal too should every Alzheimer’s patient have? (Hint: Get it now while you still can!) – see page 30 There are two types of “Power of Attorney.” Do you need both and what happens if you don’t have them? – see page 30 Who will make your end – see page of – see page life decisions? (Hint: One easy document gives you ultimate control.) – see page 32 What’s the difference between a will and a trust and why should you care? – see…

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You Are Not Alone – Answers To Your Questions In The Book

Get vital prudent planning for the future after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis – see page 20 Do you know ALL your options for Alzheimer’s care? (Hint: There may be more hope and help than you think!) – see page 20 How would you feel if ALL your options for Alzheimer’s care were quick to find and easy to use? – see page 20 3 Pitfalls of hiring home – see page health caregivers without an agency – 21 6 reasons an agency may be the safest source for hiring home health caregivers – see page 21 3 conditions required for Medicare…

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You Are Not Alone – Answers To Your Questions In The Book

How to get the correct legal solutions for peace – see page of – see page mind planning after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis – see page 9 How to avoid destructive choices because of inaccurate or out – see page of – see page date online information – see page 9 Will you fall victim to inaccurate or outdated online information that destroys peace of mind for your family? – see page 9 Alzheimer’s diagnosis? Get up – see page to – see page date, accurate information in the right hands at the right time – see page 9 After the…

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