Regular HEAP BenefitHEAP officially opened November 1, 2022. HEAP provides a grant to low-income households to help pay for energy expenses. HEAP eligible households receive either a direct payment to their heating/utility vendor or a one-time cash benefit. The benefit amount depends on whether the household pays for heat directly (and if so, the type of [...]

For families who did not earn enough to file a 2021 tax return there is still time to claim the child tax credit!!! Claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit, the full Child Tax Credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit or other credits. Taxpayers are encouraged to use electronic filing options including IRS Free File which is [...]

Individuals who wish to enroll in Medicare Part B, which is the medical coverage portion of Medicare, can only enroll during an enrollment period. Starting in 2023, there is new Part B Special Enrollment Period for individuals who are recently released from incarceration. Although Medicare does not cover medical services provided to incarcerated individuals, the age-based [...]

Individuals who have Medicare for End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) can maintain Medicare Part B coverage for 36 months following a kidney transplant; Part B covers immunosuppressive drugs, among other benefits and services. Medicare coverage ends 36 months following the transplant, unless the individual subsequently becomes eligible due to age or disability. Historically, there has been [...]