Legal & Financial

Social Security Direct Express Card

jwilliams — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:53:43 -0500

If you or someone you know receives Social Security, you should be aware that a new option for receiving and managing benefits is coming soon.

Next month, the U.S. Department of Treasury will begin sending letters to Social Security beneficiaries regarding the new Direct Express debit card. The Direct Express is a prepaid card that converts Social Security funds into a more convenient form for beneficiaries. It is designed for easy use, including withdrawing cash at ATMs and bank branches, making online purchases, and paying bills.

Tips on Helping Your "Gold" last in Your Golden Years:

Administrator — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 12:26:04 -0600

Following the norm may not always be the best approach when tapping your nest egg in retirement. That's the word from a newly released report that reveals some taxing aspects of a conventional retirement strategy.

Preplanned Funerals

clewis — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 21:15:09 -0500

Give Older Adults Control

What is Medicaid?

clewis — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 21:11:11 -0500

Medicaid is a program administered by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services which assists in the payment of medical expenses for eligible individuals.

What does Medicaid pay for?

"Do Not Resuscitate" Guidelines

clewis — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 20:44:56 -0500

This page includes:

Section 1: Program Overview

Section 2: Procedure

Section 1: Program Overview

Purpose
Emergency Medical Services, Inc. (EMS), in cooperation with various local agencies has developed these procedures for the following purposes:
1. Respect the patients wishes regarding the use of advanced directives.
  
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General Information About Powers of Attorney, Protective Payees, Representative Payees, Conservators, and Guardians

clewis — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 19:46:06 -0500

Most people are able to care for themselves and their property throughout their lives. Some may need or desire occasional assistance. For a few individuals, ongoing physical or mental health conditions may necessitate the appointment of someone to take complete control of their personal care and property. Several options for substitute financial planning and decision making are available. Brief descriptions of some of the options are provided below.

Division of Resources Overview

clewis — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:29:07 -0500

This packet is intended to assist in the process of designating assets under the spousal impoverishment program. The provisions of the law allow resources to be reserved for the spouse remaining in the home (community spouse) when the other spouse who is applying for Medicaid (recipient spouse) requires nursing home care, assisted living care or in-home nursing care.

American Bar Association Tips on Estate Planning

clewis — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:44:28 -0500

Key Points about Advance Planning - main ideas behind advance planning and what it can mean for you and your family.

Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST)

clewis — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:14:09 -0500

Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST) is a tool that you can use to find out if you might be eligible for benefits from any of the programs Social Security administers and other benefits programs. The tool screens for eligibility for Medicare, Social Security Disability, Social Security Retirement, Social Security Survivors, Special Veterans and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

What is Probate?

clewis — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:02:57 -0500

Probate is the court-monitored, organized distribution of property from a deceased person to living persons. It has been incorrectly described as something else in advertising, encouraging the avoidance of probate at any cost. If you are considering probate avoidance tools, such as living trusts and joint ownership, you should also understand probate.