Our office has been involved in thousands of supplemental security income (Title XVI) claims. Unlike Social Security Disability (Title II) claims, SSI benefits are based upon disability as well as financial need. Therefore, it is quite possible that you may be found disabled and unable to work, but because of your income and/or assets, you may […]
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If you are a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipient, you may know that there is a maximum payment that you may receive each month. In 2009 the SSI federal payment standards were set at $674/month for an individual and $1011/month for a couple. Because there is no cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2010, the amounts will […]
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There is extra help available for Medicare beneficiaries with limited income and resources which can help with Medicare prescription costs – The following was recently released by the Social Security Administration: Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for the extra help if they have limited income and resources. The extra help can increase their cost savings by paying […]
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There is extra help available for Medicare beneficiaries with limited income and resources which can help with Medicare prescription costs – The following was recently released by the Social Security Administration: Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for the extra help if they have limited income and resources. The extra help can increase their cost savings by paying […]
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Posted in Insurance on Jan 12th, 2009
Governor Charlie Crist signed contracts on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, with six insurance companies chosen through competitive bidding. These insurance companies will provide 25 Cover Florida plans for adults between the ages of 19 and 64. Some policies will be available for children, but the state already offers low-cost coverage […]
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Posted in Insurance, Tips on Nov 3rd, 2008
Your children may be eligible for no cost or low cost health insurance. Here in Florida, the program is called Florida KidCare. This program has been established for uninsured children under the age of 19. There are four different parts to the programs: MediKids, Health Kids, Children’s Medical Services and Medicaid. The State […]
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Posted in Insurance, News on Jul 23rd, 2008
Check out “Insurance Company Rules” - a collaboration between Health Care For America Now (HCAN) and Public Service Administration (PSA).
Click here to see the video.
Elizabeth Stakenborg, Esq. ~ Sims, Stakenborg & Henry, PA.
Offices in Ocala, Marion County, Florida and Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida. We provide service to the surrounding areas. Our telephone number is: […]
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