CMS Rings in the New Decade with Medicare Rate Hikes
Now that Medicare open enrollment is closed for another year and you have chosen your plan specifics, the next concern for most is how much more is it going to cost me. After a few years of small or no changes, costs are rising sharply in 2020. Medicare Part B premiums will increase by $9.10 […]
When It Comes to Long Term Care Policies, Comparing Prices Can Save You Some Green
These days, everyone is looking for the best deal. Whether it is shopping for a large purchase such as a home or car or something as simple as a kitchen appliance or new pair of shoes, we are always looking for a good deal. This applies to long-term care insurance as well. Just as with […]
Long-Term Care Insurance Premium Deductibility Limits for 2019
Premiums for “qualified” long-term care insurance policies (explained in further detail below) are tax-deductible to the extent that they, along with other unreimbursed medical expenses (including Medicare premiums), exceed 7.5 percent* of the insured’s adjusted gross income. What are the limits to this and what constitutes a “qualified” policy? Keep reading to find out more. […]
Medicare Part B Premiums to Increase in 2019
A good thing can’t last forever, right? There was no premium increase for Medicare Part B plans in 2018. Some beneficiaries have been protected from rising rates under a “hold harmless” rule which keeps premiums the same when Social Security benefits don’t increase however benefits have increased, so now Medicare premiums will follow suit. It’s […]
