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ThompsonMcMullan Elects New President
ThompsonMcMullan is pleased to announce that William W. Tunner has been named President of the firm. After serving 20 years as the firm’s President, Christopher M. Malone will now act…
A Modest Social Security Increase for 2021
The Social Security Administration has announced a 1.3 percent rise in benefits in 2021, an increase even smaller than last year’s. Cost-of-living increases are tied to the consumer price index,…
Will Medicare Cover a Coronavirus Vaccine?
With the coronavirus pandemic responsible for more than a hundred thousand deaths and disrupting life across the United States, the only way for the country to return to normal is…
Caregivers Are Getting Younger, Making Planning for Long-Term Care Even More Important
As baby boomers age, more and more millennials are becoming caregivers. Many are taking on this role while just getting started in their own lives, leading to difficult decisions about…
Medicare Premiums to Increase By Almost $10 a Month in 2020
After small or no increases the past couple of years, Medicare’s Part B premium will rise sharply in 2020. The basic monthly premium will increase $9.10, from $135.50 a month…
How to Fight a Nursing Home Discharge
Once a resident is settled in a nursing home- being told to leave can be very traumatic. Nursing homes are required to follow certain procedures before discharging a resident- but…
How to Deal With Student Loan Debt as You Age
The number of older Americans with student loan debt – either theirs or someone else’s — is growing. Sadly- learning how to deal with this debt is now a fact…
Have Private Insurance and Are Turning 65? You Need to Sign Up for Medicare Part B
If you are paying for your own insurance- you may think you do not need to sign up for Medicare when you turn 65. However- not signing up for Medicare…
Medicare Launches Hospice Compare Website
Patients looking for hospice care can now get help from Medicare’s website. The agency’s new Hospice Compare site allows patients to evaluate hospice providers according to several criteria. The site is…
Medicare Premiums to Increase Slightly in 2021
Medicare premiums are set to rise a modest amount next year, but still cut into any Social Security gains. The basic monthly premium will increase $3.90, from $144.60 a month…