by Webmaster | Jul 20, 2020 | Caregivers
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees who work for covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if...
by Webmaster | Sep 29, 2019 | Disability, Nursing Home
A common question we receive is “Can I use Florida Medicaid in another state?” Most Medicaid recipients assume they can use it across state lines. However, Medicaid can only be used in the state where the recipient is eligible except in emergencies or...
by Twyla Sketchley | Sep 2, 2019 | Assisted Living, Disability, Elder Care, Resources
Medical alert systems can be a vital tool in maintaining a frail elderly parent’s independence. Many people’s only knowledge of a medical alert system is Lifecall’s “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” catchphrase. It has become a catch phrase for memes and...
by Twyla Sketchley | Dec 19, 2016 | Estate Planning
Each new year Medicare premiums, Social Security earnings, tax limits, and the minimum wage change. The same will happen on January 1, 2017. Here is a summary of the important numbers you need for your retirement, estate planning, and special needs planning:...
by Twyla Sketchley | Dec 12, 2016 | Disability
An ABLE account is a special savings account for people with disabilities created by the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) of 2014. The purpose of these accounts is to allow people with disabilities to save money in a tax-favored way without jeopardizing...
