It has been a year packed with activity on the presidential and congressional level. We have seen proposed, amended and failed legislation, blocked executive orders, investigations, and charges of collusion on both sides. In this issue, we will summarize how developments from 2017 are likely to impact seniors, Veterans, and persons with disabilities. Read more by clicking here .
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The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Robertson, P.CContinue Reading
You may already know that not getting enough good sleep can cause daytime sleepiness, an inability to make good decisions, car and other accidents, unhealthy food choices, weight gain, depression, high blood pressure, diabetes and a host of other health problems. But could poor sleep increase your risk of Alzheimer’s, too? Three recent studies are pointing us in that direction. Read more by ...
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The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Robertson, P.CContinue Reading
A recent report from the Alzheimer’s Association states that one in nine Americans age 65 or older currently have Alzheimer’s. With the baby boomer generation aging and people living longer, that number may nearly triple by 2050. Alzheimer’s, of course, is just one cause of dementia—mini-strokes (TIAs) are also to blame—so the number of those with dementia may actually be higher. Read more by ...
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The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Robertson, P.CContinue Reading
On January 11, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a State Medicaid Director Letter providing new guidance for Section 1115 waiver proposals that would impose work requirements in Medicaid as a condition of eligibility. Click here to read the full newsletter.
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The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Robertson, P.CContinue Reading
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) is now officially law. Both the House and Senate passed the new tax reform bill in December with straight party-line votes and no support from Democrats. President Trump signed it into law right before Christmas. It is the first overhaul of the tax code in more than 30 years. In this issue of The Elder Counselor , we will mostly look at how this tax law is likely to ...
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The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Robertson, P.CContinue Reading
On January 11, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a State Medicaid Director Letter providing new guidance for Section 1115 waiver proposals that would impose work requirements in Medicaid as a condition of eligibility. Click here to read the full newsletter.
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The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Robertson, P.CContinue Reading
We are certainly watching a Civics class in action as the Republicans in the House and Senate work toward a repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare). The House passed its bill, the American Health Care Act (AHCA) in May. The Senate is taking the next step with its Better Care Reconciliation Act , which was introduced on June 22. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had hoped ...
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The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Robertson, P.CContinue Reading
Much has been made of the first 100 days of President Trump’s administration, and of the American Health Care Act (AHCA). This bill was just passed by the House as the first step to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This issue of The ElderCounselor™ will highlight the activity of the President’s first 100+ days and the potential effects on seniors, veterans and the disabled. Read ...
Posted By
The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Robertson, P.CContinue Reading
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) is now officially law. Both the House and Senate passed the new tax reform bill in December with straight party-line votes and no support from Democrats. President Trump signed it into law right before Christmas. It is the first overhaul of the tax code in more than 30 years. In this issue of The Elder Counselor , we will mostly look at how this tax law is likely to ...
Posted By
The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Robertson, P.CContinue Reading
It has been a year packed with activity on the presidential and congressional level. We have seen proposed, amended and failed legislation, blocked executive orders, investigations, and charges of collusion on both sides. In this issue, we will summarize how developments from 2017 are likely to impact seniors, Veterans, and persons with disabilities. Read more by clicking here .
Posted By
The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Robertson, P.CContinue Reading
You may already know that not getting enough good sleep can cause daytime sleepiness, an inability to make good decisions, car and other accidents, unhealthy food choices, weight gain, depression, high blood pressure, diabetes and a host of other health problems. But could poor sleep increase your risk of Alzheimer’s, too? Three recent studies are pointing us in that direction. Read more by ...
Posted By
The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Robertson, P.CContinue Reading
We are certainly watching a Civics class in action as the Republicans in the House and Senate work toward a repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare). The House passed its bill, the American Health Care Act (AHCA) in May. The Senate is taking the next step with its Better Care Reconciliation Act , which was introduced on June 22. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had hoped ...
Posted By
The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Robertson, P.CContinue Reading
Much has been made of the first 100 days of President Trump’s administration, and of the American Health Care Act (AHCA). This bill was just passed by the House as the first step to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This issue of The ElderCounselor™ will highlight the activity of the President’s first 100+ days and the potential effects on seniors, veterans and the disabled. Read ...
Posted By
The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Robertson, P.CContinue Reading
