INFORMATION-WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITY:
In a cooperative effort with the Mediation Center of Savannah, a planning for death or disability workshop is open to the public, assisting with drafting simple estate documents such as wills and powers of attorney, as well as petitions for guardianship and/or conservatorship. Contact our law office or the Mediation Center (www.mediationcenter.com) for dates and times.
THE PINK TOOL BOX is a workshop hosted by women for women and is offered quarterly. The purpose of the workshop is to provide the financial tools needed for a strong financial foundation and include an estate planner, a CPA, a financial planner and a home health care manager. Contact the office for information on times and location of the next workshop.
MEDICARE UPDATES:
2014 Medicare Premiums, Deductibles and Co-Pays
Basic Part B premium:
$104.90/month (no change)
Individuals with annual gross incomes over $85,000/Married
couples with incomes over $170,000: Medicare
Part B-minimum $146.90
- Part B deductible: $147
(no change)
- Part A deductible: $1,216
(increase from $1,184 in 2013)
- Co-payment for hospital stay days
61-90: $304/day (increase from $296 in $2013); Co-payment for hospital stay days
91-150: $608/day (increase from $592 in 2013)
- All costs for each day beyond 150 days
- Skilled nursing facility co-payment, days
21-100: $152/day (was $148 in 2013)
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