The proposed HEALS Act impacts Medicare in 2021. You are a citizen of the United States of America. What happens in Washington D.C. affects you. As such, it is good to be informed when it comes to new legislation. This is especially true with decisions regarding Social Security or health care. According to a recent […]
A family caregiver for a "qualifying" veteran may receive financial compensation. Your loved one served in the military. Your loved one now requires the assistance of a caregiver. Perhaps this is due to age. Maybe it is the result of an combat injury. Whatever the cause, you have taken on the responsibility of caregiver. According […]
Scammers are committing long-term care insurance fraud. Paying for long-term care is a daunting expense in retirement. Medicare does not provide coverage for these services. For this reason, many people must seek alternative means of payment. One such option is long-term care insurance. According to a recent The Street article titled “How to Protect Yourself and […]
Elder financial abuse is a growing problem in the midst of the current pandemic. When you think of the impact COVID-19 has had on seniors, you likely think of healthcare vulnerabilities. Although the elderly are certainly in a high risk category for the negative affects of the virus itself, the pandemic has left them vulnerable […]
Some people require Medigap policies to supplement their Medicare coverage. Medicare provides medical coverage for senior Americans. About 62.3 million individuals are enrolled in Medicare. Many people require more coverage than what they receive through Medicare. According to a recent CNBC article titled “A ‘Medigap’ policy picks up some costs that Medicare won’t. Here are […]
Medicare may continue its level of telehealth coverage after COVID-19. Many services have adapted in the midst of COVID-19. To minimize potential exposure to the virus, telehealth has become an important alternative to in-person visits. By providing accessibility to these services, Medicare expanded its telehealth coverage during COVID-19. According to a recent STAT article titled […]
Exercise can benefit those at risk of dementia. Your loved one is showing signs of dementia. Perhaps it is not a loved one. It is you. What can you do? Will anything help? According to a recent New Atlas article titled “Aerobic exercise shown to improve memory in those at risk of dementia,” a new […]
Stimulus checks of patients do not belong to nursing homes. Did your loved one qualify for a stimulus check? Does this loved one also live in a nursing home paid for through Medicaid? Has the nursing home required the stimulus check to be signed over as a “resource”? According to a recent CBS Local New […]
Medicare scams are targeted in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Are you on a Medicare plan? If yes, you need to be cautious. A recent scam may be targeting you specifically. No, really. According to a recent Money Talks News article titled “Are You on Medicare? Beware Coronavirus Scammers,” there are people who are […]
Managing affairs after the death of a loved one is no small task. Your loved one has died. You are grieving. People keep asking you questions and are wanting you to make major financial decisions. You do not have answers. In fact, you do not know where to start. According to a recent Business Insider […]
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