Pros and Cons of a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust
A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) is one option a person may consider to protect their assets from Medicaid and nursing homes or long-term care. A MAPT is an irrevocable trust created [...]
Medicare Plan D News: Higher Monthly Premiums in 2027
Medicare beneficiaries could face higher Part D prescription drug premiums in 2027 after the Trump administration announced that it will end a federal subsidy program...
How AI Is Changing the Privacy of Your Health Records
If you've logged into a MyChart account or a bank app recently, you've probably had to confirm your identity with a text message or an authentication app. But the federal rule that [...]
Medicare Open Enrollment Scams: How to Protect Yourself
Medicare's open enrollment period, which runs from October 15 through December 7, brings a surge in Medicare-related scams, as fraudsters exploit a confusing health insurance [...]
14 Conditions Added to SSA’s Compassionate Allowances List
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has added 14 diseases and medical conditions to its Compassionate Allowances List (CAL).
New Tools for Social Security Disability Benefits
The Social Security Administration (SSA) website has announced new online tools for people with pending disability claims, appeals, or recently decided [...]
What Is a Public Guardian and What Do They Do?
A public guardian is authorized by a court to make legal decisions on behalf of an adult who can no longer make safe decisions for themselves. Unlike a private guardian, who is often a [...]
Guardianship Has Limits: Options to Protect Rights
Learn when full guardianship is necessary, when limited guardianship may fit better, and what alternatives (supported decision-making, power of attorney, health care proxy) can help [...]