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By Shaun W. Wiedrick
In Elder Law News
Posted May 26, 2020

States Move to Immunize Nursing Homes from Liability During Coronavirus Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has spread like wildfire though long-term care facilities. In response, many states have moved to shield nursing homes from lawsuits related to the care they are [...]

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By Shaun W. Wiedrick
In Elder Law News
Posted May 21, 2020

Seniors and Adults with Special Needs Who Are Claimed as Dependents Will Not Get Coronavirus Relief Payment

Not everyone will get the relief payment the federal government is sending out in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Among those left out include seniors and adults with special needs who [...]

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By Shaun W. Wiedrick
In Elder Law News
Posted May 19, 2020

Some Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Are Snatching Residents’ Pandemic Relief Checks, FTC Warns

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning residents of long-term care facilities and their families that some facilities may unlawfully require residents who are on Medicaid to sign over [...]

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By Shaun W. Wiedrick
In Elder Law News
Posted May 15, 2020

Pandemic Relief: Retirement Account Owners Do Not Have to Take Required Distributions in 2020

Retirement account owners, many of whose retirement balances have been pummeled by the falling stock market due to the coronavirus pandemic, do not have to take mandatory withdrawals this year. 

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By Shaun W. Wiedrick
In Elder Law News
Posted May 14, 2020

Yes, You Can Receive Unemployment and Social Security at the Same Time

If you are already receiving Social Security, are you also eligible for full unemployment benefits? Until recently, the answer was not necessarily. 

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By Shaun W. Wiedrick
In Elder Law News
Posted May 13, 2020

Seniors Affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic Have More Time to Apply for Medicare or Change Plans

The closure of Social Security offices has caused problems and worries for recently unemployed seniors who need to apply for Medicare after losing their employer coverage. In response, the [...]

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By Shaun W. Wiedrick
In Elder Law News
Posted May 12, 2020

Despite Pandemic’s Toll, Federal Government Proposes Loosening Infection Control Regulations for Nursing Homes

The federal government is moving forward with regulations that would relax infection control requirements in nursing homes even while the coronavirus pandemic has overwhelmed long-term care [...]

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By Shaun W. Wiedrick
In Elder Law News
Posted May 7, 2020

Coronavirus Relief Funds Paid to Deceased Americans Must Be Returned

In the wke of the coronavirus pandemic, some 150 million Americans received economic relief payments, including potentially millions of deceased individuals. After weeks of silence, the IRS [...]

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By Shaun W. Wiedrick
In Elder Law News
Posted May 6, 2020

States May Not Terminate Medicaid Benefits During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Access to affordable medical care is especially important during a global health crisis. You should be aware that federal law prevents the states from terminating Medicaid benefits while the [...]

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