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If you hired a home care worker directly and the worker does not live with you, federal regulations require that you: Pay the worker the federal minimum wage for each hour worked up to 40 in a [...]

It is important for everyone, young and old, to plan for both end-of-life care and unforeseen medical problems. There are certain documents you can prepare to appoint a trusted person to assist [...]

Medicare has changed their coverage of Speech Generating Devices which affects many people’s access to devices they rely on to communicate.  In April of 2014, Medicare changed their [...]

When an individual goes to the hospital, they may not be admitted right away.  If one is not “admitted” to the hospital, Medicare will not pay for hospitalization and a patient may have a large [...]

Q:  Do I automatically receive Medicare Part D if I am approved for Medicaid in Florida? A:  Medicare Part D now pays for prescription drug coverage for all Medicaid recipients.  However, it is [...]

Coverage through the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) ends December 31, 2013. PCIP will not pay for any medical services after December 31, 2013. You must enroll for new [...]

The Tampa Bay Times has published an article on September 25, 2013 providing a preview to the rates expected to be published on October 1, 2013 for health insurance under the affordable care act. [...]

Babette Bach will be the keynote speaker for a seminar March 20, 2013 at the Jewish Foundation in Sarasota. Topics will include estate planning and the basic recommended documents to have in [...]

Babette Bach will be the keynote speaker for a seminar March 15, 2013 at the Palm Aire Country Club in Sarasota. Topics will include estate planning and the basic recommended documents to have in [...]

The end of the year approaches and uncertainty grows.  Policy leaders in the U.S. have yet to reach an agreement on a policy package which will help the U.S. economy avert the pitfalls associated [...]