Fear of Losing Home to Medicaid Contributed to Elder Abuse CaseAugust 9, 2018A family's fear of losing their home to Medicaid may have contributed to a severe case of elder abuse. If they had [...]
Don't Wait Too Long to Purchase Long-Term Care InsuranceAugust 7, 2018The older you get, the harder it is to qualify for long-term care insurance. If you are interested in buying this insurance, it is [...]
Proposed New Medicare Payment System May Affect BeneficiariesJuly 30, 2018The Trump administration is proposing a new flat rate reimbursement system for doctors who treat Medicare patients. Some doctors [...]
New Law Expands Benefits for Chronically Ill Medicare Advantage BeneficiariesJuly 16, 2018Congress expanded benefits for Medicare recipients with chronic conditions in its latest budget bill. The law gives some Medicare [...]
Lawsuit Alleges Assisted Living Facilities Discriminate Against Wheelchair UsersJuly 12, 2018A lawsuit in New York state highlights an issue with some assisted living facilities: No wheelchairs allowed.
Where’s My New Medicare Card? How to Find Out the StatusJuly 6, 2018The federal government has begun mailing new Medicare cards to 59 million Americans. You should keep track of when your new card will [...]
Medicare Extends Deadline for Relief from Part B PenaltiesJune 28, 2018Medicare is extending its offer of relief from penalties for certain Medicare beneficiaries who failed to sign up for Medicare Part B because they had coverage through the individual insurance [...]
When Can an Adult Child Be Liable for a Parent's Nursing Home Bill?June 25, 2018While a nursing home cannot require a child to be personally liable for their parent's nursing home bill, there are [...]
