This article was originally published on Sep 13, 2011 and has been carried over from our previous website. Some legal details, dollar figures, and program rules may have changed since then — please contact us for current guidance.
Bernie Krooks is one of the smartest and most far-sighted elder law attorneys out there. When he says that Medicare is on the chopping block, I believe it. Delayed eligibility, increased premiums, means-testing — it's coming — but will the sacrifice be truly shared by those who can afford it most? Or will we continue to tax capital gains well below the rates for earned income?