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What types of mental health services does Medicare cover? I struggle with anxiety and depression, and my primary care provider recommended that I see a therapist or psychiatrist. Medicare provides coverage for both outpatient and inpatient mental health care services and programs to help beneficiaries with anxiety, depression and other mental health needs. Here is what you should know. Outpatient Coverage If you are enrolled in original Medicare, your Part B coverage will pay 80% of the costs for mental health services after you have met the annual Part B deductible of $257. The covered services include counseling and mental health care provided outside a hospital. This includes visits to a doctor’s or therapist’s office, hospital outpatient departments or community health centers. These services can also be received via telehealth providers. The remaining 20% of costs...
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that the 2025 tax season will commence on January 27 of this year. The IRS will provide expanded and enhanced tools to help improve customer service. An estimated 140 million taxpayers will file tax year 2024 returns by the April 15 deadline. Of those returns, the IRS expects more than half will be filed with the help of a tax professional. The IRS continues to modernize and add customer support solutions. The improvements include more text and voice assistance and an expanded IRS Individual Online Account. There will also be new warnings that will alert taxpayers to the latest scams and schemes. The IRS highlighted several free filing options. These include the Direct File program, the Free File program, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, the Tax Counseling for the Elderly program and MilTax, a Department of Defense program. 1....
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The living trust is becoming quite a popular estate planning strategy. It costs more than a will, but includes many...
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