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Kick Off!
Kick off season is here! September is upon us. American football, students back in school, and National Preparedness Month. Of these three, I’ll cover kids going back to school and Preparedness Month today (and, I may be watching football as I write this 😉) Back to School September is a time for fresh beginnings as […]
National Emergency Management Awareness
This year, August was established as National Emergency Management Awareness Month. This awareness month is different than National Preparedness Month. Let’s make sure you understand what these emergency management professionals contribute to our communities in helping us prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. What Emergency Managers Do The IAEM (International Association of Emergency […]
Prior Authorization
Have you heard about the pilot program slated to begin in January 2026, requiring prior authorization in six states for certain Medicare procedures for those enrolled in Original Medicare only? The states — New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, and Washington — will apply prior authorization evaluations to more than a dozen services per CMS. […]
Compassionate Allowances
Per the CDC, more than 1 in 4 adults in the United States has some type of disability. This week, the Social Security Administration added 13 new serious illnesses to its Compassionate Allowances List (CAL) that meet the SSA’s disability requirements. If you or someone you care about is living with a serious medical condition, […]
Dealing with Uncertainty
Over the past few months, I’ve been sharing information about the real-life impact of changes to policies. Living in the fuzzy zone of uncertainty is a teacher about what is yours to “control”. Competing “high-impact” matters are dominating life these days. How are you managing what’s within your control amidst uncertainty? Living in the fuzzy […]
Charitable Contribution Deductions
Are you aware of the upcoming rule changes governing how much of your contributions will be deductible? Whether you contribute cash, donate items, or your time, it’s important you stay on top of how this will impact you? Due to the recent federal tax-and-spending cuts package it affects filers who take the standard deduction. Others […]
Student Loan Update
Student Loan Alert! SAVE Plan interest resumes: Starting August 1, 2025, interest will accrue again on federal student loans for borrowers in the SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) plan. The Department of Education cites a federal court injunction that halted the full implementation of the SAVE plan, including the provision for a zero percent interest […]
What is the Senior Tax Credit
The recent legislative action passed by Congress references a senior tax credit. Let’s take a look at the details of this bill to help you understand what this senior tax credit is. GoBankRates published an article this week that recaps this well. An important point they reference is that the senior tax credit is subject […]
ACA Insurance
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed into law in 2010. The ACA aimed to expand health insurance coverage, regulate the insurance market, and control healthcare costs. It’s important to understand what the ACA currently covers to prepare for the upcoming changes that will take effect with the new legislation passed last week. Image by […]