Appeal Rights for Medicare Recipients

Appeal Rights for Medicare Recipients

Recent federal court decisions have granted Medicare beneficiaries the right to appeal previous decisions about their status as patients. The Underlying Issue When Medicare patients go to a hospital, they often enter through the emergency department. The physician who...
What is a Power of Attorney?

What is a Power of Attorney?

Your estate planning process should include the implementation of Power of Attorney (POA) documents. All states recognize powers of attorney, but rules and requirements will differ from state to state. The document gives one or more individuals the legal authority to...
Avoid These Inheritance Mistakes

Avoid These Inheritance Mistakes

Grieving after the loss of a loved one is an emotional experience, especially when receiving an inheritance. The loss of a loved one is sad, but the influx of funds can bring joy or relief. It can be hard to think and plan objectively. After receiving an inheritance,...