…Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs), which were created for Medicare recipients with limited incomes. Four Medicare Savings Programs are available, each with its own income and resource criteria. If you’re a…
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Should You Ever Prepay a Hospital Bill?
…Medicare, including deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. If a provider asks you to pay, that’s against the law. If the medical provider won’t stop billing you, call Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)….
How Does the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model Help Dementia Patients and Caregivers?
…People with Medicare must have dementia to be eligible for GUIDE participation and may be at any stage of dementia — mild, moderate, or severe. When a person with Medicare…
A Mixed Bag in Virginia: Federal Law Prohibits 2011 Social Security Increases, but Federal Agency Grants Millions to Disadvantaged Groups
…prime example: the federal Administration on Aging and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (both part of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services) recently awarded more than…
Financial Scams Targeting Seniors
…today: 1. Medicare/health insurance scams: In these types of scams, perpetrators may pose as a Medicare representative to get older people to give them their personal information, or they will…
How New Health Information Technology Will Save Money and Lives
…like more information on EHR’s, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services provides an informative online overview here. According to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, approved hospitals and healthcare…
Are Faith Leaders Trained to Talk to About End-of-Life Topics?
…Can Consult a Doctor on End-of-life Topics at No-Cost Whether or not you meet with your pastor, it is a smart idea to take advantage of Medicare’s coverage of…
Can I Have a Do-Over When it Comes to Social Security?
…to do the same for Medicare? What else should I keep in mind when it comes to Social Security, so I don’t make any other errors. Thanks for your help!…
Our Top 23 Articles of 2023
…enrollment in some workplace plans, increasing “catch-up” contributions that older workers can make, and boosting part-time workers’ access to retirement plans. When it comes to Medicare, programs such as Extra…
“Extra Help” Benefit for Seniors with High Prescription Expenses
…enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan. Below are the additional requirements: You have Medicare Part A and/or Part B; If you are married and living with your spouse, your…
Top 10 Medicaid Myths
…“Medicare will cover my nursing home expenses.” It is important to understand that Medicare, the public health insurance system for seniors over 65 and disabled adults, does not pay one…
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…country. The organization also offers members a wide range of special benefits and services, including Modern Maturity magazine and the monthly Bulletin. Medicare and Medicaid Center for Medicare and Medicaid…
Yikes! Our Top 10 Scariest Articles of 2018
…could this have happened? 2. “Is Medicare Going Broke?” Now, that’s a scary thought! Since its release, the Medicare Trustees Report has triggered some pretty alarming headlines, such “Medicare to…
How Can You Get a Professional Evaluation of a Senior Loved One’s Driving?
…Does Medicare Pay for Driver Evaluations? Medicare covers occupational therapy evaluations and interventions provided after an illness or injury. However, not all of the services that a senior receives as…
Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Affect Social Security?
…Security is a popular program relied on by 69 million Americans. Combined, Social Security and Medicare accounted for about 41% of the federal budget in fiscal 2019; the average benefit…
Our Top 20 Articles of 2020
…Facilities: Nursing homes had been hit very hard by coronavirus throughout the pandemic. In June 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) clarified federal guidance on reopening nursing…
Maryland Medicaid Waivers Have a Wait-List of 21,000 Names — Is That Ever Going to Change?
…turned 65, his private insurance said they would no longer cover the long-term care he needed. At 65, he had to sign up for Medicare, and Medicare does not pay…
The Biggest Misconception About Medicaid
…does not pay for long-term care. Seniors can never use Medicare to help pay for long-term care, as Medicare simply doesn’t cover long-term care. Medicare will pay for short-term rehabilitation…
Comparing Revocable Trusts to Irrevocable Trusts: What’s the Difference?
…the differences and similarities between revocable living trusts and irrevocable living trusts, including our irrevocable Living Trust Plus. What Are the Advantages of Trusts in Estate Planning? First, let’s look…
Electronic Wills: Replacing Ink Signatures with Digital Ones
…such as Notarize.com can be used for the notary and Adobesign and Docusign can be used for the signatures. Advantages of Electronic Wills The Uniform Electronic Wills Act is designed…
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