Government Benefits

Question: What is Dependency and Indemnity Compensation and how do I qualify for it? Answer: Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is a tax free monetary benefit paid to eligible survivors [...]

Aid and Attendance is a pension for Veterans and surviving spouses who require regular care attendance form another person to assist with the activities of daily life such as eating, bathing, [...]

Question: My ex-husband has died.  Can I apply for his Social Security income, which is higher than mine? Answer: If you are the divorced spouse of a worker who dies and your marriage lasted for [...]

Question:     My spouse has died.  How do I apply for the higher Social Security income? Answer:    When your spouse dies you are entitled to receive his or her social security retirement income [...]

Disabled Adult Child (DAC) is an adult child who has a disability that began before they became 22 years old.  What is the social security benefit for a Disabled Adult Child when a parent [...]

Beginning March 1, 2013, beneficiaries of government benefits are required to have their funds directly deposited into a bank account or they can receive funds through a Direct Express Mastercard [...]

Historically well informed Elder Law advocates have challenged the denial of Medicare coverage for a full 100 days in skilled care after a three night hospital stay under the premise that this [...]

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA of 2008 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.) To whom does the Act apply? Title 1 of the ADA covers [...]

Clients often come to our office to do Asset Protection Planning. Historically, we have been able to advise them that no creditor put a lien on their Social Security income. Unfortunately, there [...]

Good news! All Floridians can sign up for the Florida Discount Drug Card to save on their prescription medication. The Florida Discount Drug Card is now available to all Florida residents and is [...]