Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the ruling in National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius by the Supreme Court of the United States, which upheld the federal Affordable Care Act (a/k/a “Obamacare”). Health News Florida reports that federal data indicates “Floridians who bought health insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplace and received tax credits got a pretty good deal.” Floridians spent an average of $68 a month, considerably less than the national average of $82. One reason for the low price to consumers was that 91% of those who enrolled in Florida received advanced federal tax credits, averaging $278 a month. To read the full story, go to Health News Florida: http://health.wusf.usf.edu/post/florida-premiums-average-68mo If you have questions about qualifying for public benefits, including tax credits for Obamacare, contact the attorneys at Bach & Jacobs, P.A. for a consultation.
Question: What is the impact of the Supreme Court’s Windsor decision regarding same sex marriage on people participating in programs administered by the Administration for Community Living?
Answer: We are pleased to report that in May 2014, the Administration for Community Living (ACL), a federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, issued guidance applicable to all ACL grantees concerning the federal government’s policy on same-sex marriages. ACL will now to treat same-sex marriages the same as opposite sex marriages to the “extent reasonably possible.” Important to note is that ACL will recognize a legal marriage, regardless of whether the individuals are domiciled or reside in a state or territory that does not recognize the marriage. This was motivated by the Supreme Court Decision in United States v. Windsor. The ACL’s full Windsor-related guidance is available at: http://www.acl.gov/Funding_Opportunities/Grantee_Info/docs/Community_Living_Guidance.pdf
Bach & Jacobs, P.A. is pleased to announce that Board Certified Elder Lawyer Babette B. Bach, Esq. is being recognized as a winner on Florida Trend’s prestigious Legal Elite list again this year. The July issue of Florida Trend magazine will feature the 2014 Florida Legal Elite special report. The Legal Elite special report recognizes the top attorneys in the state as chosen by their peers.
The awards keep pouring in! For the 5th year in a row, Babette B. Bach, Esq. has been selected for the 2014 Florida Super Lawyers list. Only 5% of Florida attorneys are chosen each year to receive this honor. The 2014 Florida Super Lawyers & Rising Starts will be published in July.
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