Medicare beneficiaries will soon be eligible to obtain up to eight free rapid at-home Covid-19 tests per month, the Biden administration has announced.
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When Is It OK for an SNT Trustee to Be Compensated?
Busy trustees deserve payment, but there are important guidelines to follow to determine how — and how much — to bill the trust.
Alzheimer’s Awaits Nearly All Those with Down Syndrome. Why No Urgency?
With Alzheimer’s the leading cause of death among people with Down syndrome, this population deserves a lot more attention than it currently gets from the medical community and Alzheimer’s researchers, says expert Howard Gleckman.
Annual Contribution Ceiling for ABLE Accounts Rises and More States Add Programs
The maximum amount that can be contributed each year to an ABLE account for a person with disabilities just rose $1,000 to $16,000. The figure had been stuck at $15,000 since 2018.
ABLE Accounts vs. Special Needs Trusts: Why Not Have It All?
ABLE accounts and special needs trusts can accomplish the same goals, but each has its advantages and limitations. The best approach, depending on the beneficiary, may be to use them in tandem.
Recipients of Supplemental Security Income Now Have 50 Extra Days to Appeal Benefits Cuts
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is giving people who have their SSI benefits suspended or reduced more time to appeal, in recognition of the hurdles and delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.