Blog entries tagged medicare sarasota

Frequently asked questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act

Bach Elder Law — Fri, 14 May 2010 03:53:01 +0100

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA of 2008 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.)

To whom does the Act apply?
Title 1 of the ADA covers employment by:
private employers with 15 or more employees, state and local government and Federal sector
In addition, most states have their own laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of disability.

A two-step process is used to determine whether an individualRead More...

Babette B. Bach & Fredric C. Jacobs AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell

Bach Elder Law — Fri, 14 May 2010 03:52:21 +0100

Babette B. Bach and Fredric C. Jacobs both received peer reviewed AV ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating attorneys can receive for both legal acumen and professional ethics.

Babette B. Bach, Esq.

Babette B. Bach, Esq. is an Elder Law Advocate and the founder of Bach Elder Law. Board certified by both the Florida Bar and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (CELA), she is chair of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and has been practicing law for overRead More...

Medicare Maze article on the Wall Street Journal

Bach Elder Law — Thu, 13 May 2010 17:31:39 +0100

Medicare Maze from the November 14-15 issue of the Wall Street Journal.

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Breaking News: Major Advocacy Victory for People with Early-Onset Alzheimer's

Bach Elder Law — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:50:09 +0100

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has added early-onset/younger onset Alzheimer's to the list of conditions under its Compassionate Allowance Initiative, giving those with the disease expedited access to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

The Alzheimer's Association, a longtime advocate for those with early-onset Alzheimer's, has played an integral role in this movement to reduce the length of disability decision process.

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Retirees Snared by Medicare (The Wall Street Journal)

Bach Elder Law — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:25:06 +0100

Rules for enrolling in Medicare are complex. But when people postpone retirement past age 65, as many people are doing these days, it's easy to get caught up in red tape...

Older adults can't get into Medicare any time they want. The easiest time to sign up is when you turn 65, and, if you're already collecting Social Security, enrollment is automatic. But if you keep working beyond that age and opt instead to stay with your employer's group health plan, your options for getting Medicare Read More...