The British government has recently accepted the fact that the laws in the United Kingdom concerning succession to the throne are discriminatory against women. Current rules for succession in Great Britain state that daughters are over looked in favor of later born sons. Prince William’s marriage to Kate Middleton has brought this issue before the … [Read more...]
Borrowing Against Retirement Accounts
When Americans face financial stress they turn to their retirement accounts for liquid assets. Pensions, 401K plans and 403B plans are where Americans are turning to for quick infusions of cash. In this past year borrowing from retirement accounts hit new highs. It is estimated that more than 15% of all individuals who have money in retirement … [Read more...]
How will Raising the Medicare Age to 67 Affect You?
With the exception of the government, everyone will pay more money for medical insurance and medical benefits if the medicare age is raised to 67. A number of years ago, the Social Security retirement age for individuals born in 1960 or later was raised to 67. At the time they raised the social security age, they left the medicare eligibility age … [Read more...]
Nurse Practitioners Want Freedom from Supervising Doctors
Last year in the State of New York midwives obtained the ability to practice their craft without the supervision of physicians. This year nurse practitioners are seeking the same freedom. Pending Legislation in New York There is currently a proposed bill before the New York State Legislature that would eliminate the requirement that nurse … [Read more...]
Concierge Medical Coverage
Today, there is a new phenomenon in medical care. Individuals are paying their doctors a fixed annual fee. They pay their doctors this fixed annual fee whether they use their services or not. The fixed annual fee is usually in the area of $1,500 a year. The annual fee is for what is now referred to as concierge medicine. Concierge medicine … [Read more...]
Dealing With Nursing Home Abuse of Senior Citizens
When you place a loved one in a nursing home, it is your hope that they are going to be cared for. The nursing home is responsible for meeting their needs for food, shelter and medical care. There has been a significant number of cases in recent years where nursing homes have not provided the high-level of care that is their obligation. In some … [Read more...]
