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Published on Nov 4, 2022 by Leslie Bailey
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 [...]
Published on Nov 3, 2022 by Michelle Berney
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 [...]
Published on Nov 3, 2022 by Michelle Berney
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 [...]
Published on Oct 18, 2022 by Leslie Bailey
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration for another 90 days effective October 13, 2022, setting the expiration date to January 11, 2023.HHS initially declared the Corona Virus a public health emergency on January 31, 2020. It has been extended since that time.For more information go to [...]

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