Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
2019 Will Bring Social Security Beneficiaries the Biggest Increase in Eight Years
The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8 percent increase in benefits in 2019, the largest increase since 2012. The change...
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Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Dec 30, 2017
- 1 min
Benefits for Older New Yorkers
Many public programs are available to seniors in need. The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) provides a guide to benefits...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Nov 21, 2017
- 2 min
Social Security Beneficiaries Will Receive a 2 Percent Increase in 2018
In 2018, Social Security recipients will get their largest cost of living increase in benefits since 2012, but the additional income will...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Sep 7, 2017
- 3 min
How to Find Out if You’re Affected by the Equifax Hack
Article via CNN Money You may have never used Equifax yourself — or even heard of it — but the credit reporting agency could still have a...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jul 25, 2016
- 4 min
Article: Should You Save Enough to Live to 100?
by Liz Weston / NerdWallet There’s a reason why investment companies want you to think you’ll live that long. Except that’s nuts. In the...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jun 28, 2016
- 2 min
Four Social Security Myths Debunked
There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding the Social Security system. Here are four common myths and the truth about how Social...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Aug 17, 2015
- 1 min
How You Can Use Your Social Security Benefits as an Interest-Free Loan
One little-known Social Security retirement benefits rule is the so-called “do-over rule.” Under this rule, an individual 62 years or...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Feb 11, 2015
- 1 min
The Full Retirement Age Is Increasing
Full retirement age (also called “normal retirement age”) had been 65 for many years. However, beginning with people born in 1938 or...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Aug 12, 2014
- 4 min
The Rights of Nursing Home Residents
While residents of nursing homes have no fewer rights than anyone else, the combination of an institutional setting and the disability...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jun 3, 2014
- 2 min
Can You Appeal If Medicare Refuses to Cover Care You Received?
Absolutely. Sometimes Medicare will decide that a particular treatment or service is not covered and will deny a beneficiary’s claim....
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Dec 30, 2013
- 1 min
How to Use Medicare to Pay for In-Home Care
The good news is that Medicare coverage is easier to get than it used to be, and it should become easier still. Read full article… #medicare
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Dec 17, 2013
- 3 min
Hold on…Should you sign that Nursing Home Admissions Agreement??? Not so fast…
“Read the agreement carefully before signing. Nursing Home Agreements can be complicated and confusing” Admitting a loved one to a...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Sep 23, 2013
- 2 min
Can Life Insurance Affect Your Medicaid Eligibility?
In order to qualify for Medicaid, you can’t have more than $2,000 in assets (in most states). Many people forget about life insurance...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Sep 3, 2013
- 1 min
Quiz: Seniors, Are You Ready for Your Future?
TAKE THE QUIZ: CLICK HERE. Regards, Brian http://www.RaphanLaw.com
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Aug 5, 2013
- 1 min
Download a Free Guide to Medicaid’s Asset Transfer Rules:
This handy guide explains “countable assets” and “qualifying expenses” and also provides case studies as examples. Know who can give and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- May 21, 2013
- 1 min
Three Rules for How to Get the Highest Social Security Benefits:
Social Security provisions are so nuanced and difficult to understand that they are sure to make anyone go mad. That’s why Larry...
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