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NY DOH New Life Estate Table – GIS 22/MA 06

The purpose of this General Information System (GIS) message is to provide local departments of social services with the updated life expectancy table issued by the Office of the Chief Actuary of the Social Security Administration (SSA). As advised in

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Elder Law + Veterans

FDIC Updates Rules for Trusts Effective April 1, 2024

FROM THE FDIC WEBSITE: Revocable and Irrevocable Trust Rule Change Effective April 1, 2024 Mortgage Servicing Accounts Rule Change Effective April 1, 2024 All the rules discussed in this section are current through March 31, 2024. The FDIC approved changes, on

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New Assement Method for NY Medicaid Homecare Services

New York Independent Assessor (NYIA) Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020 authorized the Department of Health (Department) to contract with an entity to conduct an independent assessment process for individuals seeking Community Based Long Term Services and Supports (CBLTSS),

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Elder Law + Veterans

Social Security Changes for 2022

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has published changes to social security rates, benefits etc. that take effect on January 1, 2022. Click here for the Social Security Administration’s  “Social Security Fact Sheet” as to the the updated changes. It always

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NY DOH New Life Estate Table – GIS 21/MA 19

The purpose of this General Information System (GIS) message is to provide local departments of social services with the updated life expectancy table issued by the Office of the Chief Actuary of the Social Security Administration (SSA). As advised in

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Medicare Fall Open Enrollment 10/15/2020 -12/7/2020

Medicare Fall Open Enrollment takes place from October 15 to December 7 and is the time of year when people with Medicare can make unrestricted changes to their coverage options. Click the links below for free guides and learn all

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Social Security Changes Coming in 2021!

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has published upcoming changes to social security that will take effect on January 1 of the next year. It always good practice to create what is known as a “my Social Security” account with the

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