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December
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2111 Plum Street, Suite 201
Aurora,IL
60506
(630)844-0065
cbr@mickeywilson.com
www.elderlawpc.com/
Upcoming
Speaking Engagement
December 13, 2011-
IICLE
Teleseminar "Elder Law Update: New Illinois Deficit Reduction
Act Rules" telecast. Connie will provide the latest
information on the change in the DRA Rules and what to
anticipate.
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2012 Medicare Premium Hike Lower Than Predicted, and Some
Will See a Savings
On the heels of the
announcement of a 3.6 percent increase in Social Security benefits
in 2012 came news that Medicare's monthly premium will be much lower
than expected next year -- and will actually drop for millions of
beneficiaries.
Suit Contests Hospitals' Practice of Not Admitting Patients
Prior to Nursing Home Transfer
Seven Medicare patients
have filed a class action lawsuit challenging a Medicare policy that
allows hospitals to place patients under observation for days on end
rather than actually admitting them. If these patients then move to
a nursing home, they are not eligible for Medicare coverage of the
first part of their nursing home stay, costing them or their
families thousands of dollars.
What You Pay Your Doctor Under Medicare Depends
If you
have original Medicare, the doctor you visit can make a difference
in how much you have to pay. While you can go to any doctor who
accepts Medicare payments, if the doctor does not "accept
assignment," you can end up paying a lot more.
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| Disclaimer:
The information contained in this newsletter is not intended
as legal advice and should not be relied upon to answer any
specific questions concerning your own circumstances or for
purposes of legal planning. For specific legal advice, please
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