What are the Biggest Mistakes Made by First-Time Medicare Enrollees?
Medicare's rules are exacting, and penalties can be stiff and sometimes permanent.
Can I Afford In-Home Elderly Care?
Amid headlines of COVID-19 infiltrating nursing homes and large senior care facilities, it’s understandable that many Americans would prefer to avoid assisted living environments as they grow older. However, the trend to age in place predates the pandemic. Remaining at home was the first choice for 76% of Americans age 50 and older, according to a 2018 AARP survey.
What’s the Key to Saving Money in Retirement?
Seniors with limited income need to find ways to lower their medical costs. Here are some options for keeping those healthcare bills in check.
Are Medicare Advantage Premiums Going Down?
As Medicare Advantage plans prepare to expand their benefits in 2021, CMS expects premiums to drop 34.2 percent from 2017 levels in the new year.
How to Keep Track of Mom’s Healthcare Information if She Gets Sick or Injured
Build your own medical emergency packet.
Will We See a Bump in the COLA for Social Security Next Year?
Thanks in part to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, don't bank on a big cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for your Social Security benefits in 2021.
How Do I Find a Great Elder Law Attorney?
Finding and elder law attorney is as easy as googling, “elder law attorney near me.” Anyone can find an elderly law attorney but finding the right one is where things get a tad difficult. If you want your elder law case to be in the right hands, then you might have to do a bit of digging.
What Do I Need besides a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare?
A power of attorney (POA) is a powerful thing. A financial power of attorney document allows an appointed person to make financial, legal and property decisions on another individual’s behalf.
Should Medicare Continue with Expanded Telehealth Access after COVID-19?
President Trump’s top Medicare official said Tuesday that expanded access to telemedicine should continue after the coronavirus pandemic recedes and that officials are examining ways to act without waiting for legislation from Congress.
Why Is Blue Cross and Blue Shield Waiving Cost-Sharing Fees?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota said Monday it will waive fees on doctors' visits for its Medicare Advantage customers for the rest of the year, joining a growing number of health insurers to offer discounts in response to COVID-19.