Medicare's Part B Premium Will Be Unchanged in 2018, But Many Will Pay More
The announcement of the 2018 Medicare premium is good news for some beneficiaries and bad news for many others.
The good news is that the standard monthly Part B premium, which about 30 percent of Medicare beneficiaries pay, will again be $134 next year, unchanged from 2017. But most Medicare recipients pay a lower premium because they have been protected from any increase in premiums when Social Security benefits [...]
Lauren Kiley-Saleeby, Esq. procured a substantial settlement from a cable company whose employee negligently caused a motor vehicle accident. Her client suffered injuries to her neck and back that required surgical repair. Lauren convinced the company that the injuries were caused by the accident and not a consequence of pre-existing conditions. The client was awarded $425,000.00 in October of 2017.
On November 15th Maria Motsavage, our Elder Care Coordinator, was the keynote speaker at the Long Term Care Facilities' Employee Recognition Luncheon!
Social Security Beneficiaries Will Receive a 2 Percent Increase in 2018
In 2018, Social Security recipients will get their largest cost of living increase in benefits since 2012, but the additional income will likely be largely eaten up by higher Medicare Part B premiums.
Cost of living increases are tied to the consumer price index, and an upturn in inflation rates and gas prices means recipients get a small boost in 2018, amounting to $27 a month for the typical retiree. The 2 percent [...]
How Can the Court Find That My Income for Child Support Is More than I Actually Earn?
Thinking of taking a lower paying job or leaving your job to attempt to avoid child support? Think again. The Court does not just look at your current income on your pay stub or recent W-2 statement. The Court digs deeper than that. How much child support you owe depends on a parent’s ability to provide support, rather than looking at strict income numbers. A Judge or Support Magistrate has the power to [...]