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Potential Changes to TriCare

February 29th, 2012 | Author : Joanna Hurley

TRICARE For Life (TFL) is a Medicare supplement entitlement for Medicare-eligible military retirees and their dependents over 65 who are enrolled in Medicare Part B.  At Hurley Elder Care law when we hear a client has TRICARE For Life, we all smile from ear to ear.  It’s just the very best suppl...
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The 2011 Doughnut Hole is Smaller for Most Seniors

November 29th, 2011 | Author : Michelle

Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar with the Associated Press released a report today about the shrinking doughnut hole for Medicare beneficiaries.  The doughnut hole is the common name given to the gap in coverage Medicare beneficiaries experience once they and their Part D plan have paid a total of $2930.  ...
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Tax Deductions for Long Term Care Expenses

August 15th, 2011 | Author : Kelley

If you itemize your deductions on your tax return, you may be familiar with medical deductions. Typically we think of health insurance, copays, prescriptions and OTC medications as contribution to this line item. The truth is that many expenses related to care are also countable as medical deduction...
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Family Business: Sharing Information Regularly

May 5th, 2011 | Author : admin

Pete and Sue have been married for 48 years. Like most couples in their generation, Pete handled the finances and Sue handled the social calendar. Recently, Pete suffered a series of strokes and passed away after a few days in the ICU. Sue is now faced with handling their finances and probating Pet...
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