New Retirement Law Changes Special Needs Planning

Just before the end of 2019, Congress passed and the President signed a spending bill that includes significant changes to retirement savings accounts. Known as the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, this legislation changes rules...

Medicare Now Covers Outpatient Treatment for Opioid Addiction

Recognizing the huge problems caused by opioid addiction in the United States, Medicare is adding a new outpatient opioid treatment benefit, paying for methadone and related treatment in certain facilities. Under a new rule taking effect in January 2020, Medicare will...

Key Elder Law Numbers for 2020: Our Annual Roundup

Below are figures for 2020 that are frequently used in the elder law practice or are of interest to clients. Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment Figures for 2020 The new minimum community spouse resource allowance (CSRA) is $25,728 and the maximum CSRA is $128,640. The...