What Happens If Power of Attorney Documents are Rejected?
The possibility that a power of attorney might be rejected may be one reason not to simply pull a form off the internet and hope it will be accepted.
Lawmaker Revives the Expanding Veterans’ Options for LTC Act
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Federal Government Seeks to Improve Long-Term Care Industry
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Does Medicare Pay for Assisted Living?
Does Medicare Pay for Assisted Living? Does Medicare Pay for Assisted Living? A Comprehensive Guide to Coverage. Many seniors and their families believe Medicare will cover the costs of assisted living. However, this isn’t entirely true. While Medicare pays for…
Hybrid Policies Allow You to Have Your Long-Term Care Insurance Cake and Eat It, Too
Hybrid Policies Allow You to Have Your Long-Term Care Insurance Cake and Eat It, Too Hybrid Policies Allow You to Have Your Long-Term Care Insurance Cake and Eat It, Too. As long term care insurance premiums rise and fewer companies offer…
Florida Medicaid Estate Recovery Program
Florida Medicaid Estate Recovery Program The Florida Medicaid Estate Recovery Program is a federal-state program designed to recover some or all Medicaid-funded medical costs from the Estates of certain Medicaid beneficiaries. This includes nursing home residents whose costs of care…
100-year-old sisters share 4 tips for staying mentally sharp as you age—and they don’t say crossword puzzles
100-year-old sisters share 4 tips for staying mentally sharp as you age—and they don’t say crossword puzzles 100-year-old sisters share 4 tips for staying mentally sharp as you age—and they don’t say crossword puzzles Centenarian Ruth Sweedler has impressive recall…
Medicare Will Now Cover Medically Necessary Dental Care
Medicare Will Now Cover Medically Necessary Dental Care Medicare Will Now Cover Medically Necessary Dental Care. In November 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Medicare coverage will be expanded to include medically necessary dental services.…
Assisted Living Homes are Rejecting Medicaid and Evicting Seniors
Assisted Living Homes are Rejecting Medicaid and Evicting Seniors Washington Post: Assisted Living Homes are Rejecting Medicaid and Evicting Seniors (April 6, 2023) Residents of assisted-living facilities — promoted as a homier, more appealing alternative to nursing homes — face an…
The Promise of a New Alzheimer’s Drug
The Promise of a New Alzheimer’s Drug For decades, scientists have debated the causes of cognitive decline. Is an effective treatment finally around the corner? The Promise of a New Alzheimer’s Drug. In 1906, a German pathologist of no renown…