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Seniors Aren’t Getting Enough Financial Support To Afford Home-Based Care
December 6th, 2023
Though the vast majority of seniors are living in their communities, as opposed to assisted living or nursing homes, only a third of these individuals are receiving financial support or assistance from Medicaid to pay for home- and community-based se…
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Categories: Health News
How No Surprises Act May Help With Unexpected Medical Bills
July 21st, 2023
The No Surprises Act is a federal law enacted to protect patients from unexpected medical bills incurred on or after January 1, 2022. It aims to address the issue of surprise medical billing, which can occur when patients receive unexpected charges f…
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Categories: Health Insurance
Do You Need a Spendthrift Trust?
July 7th, 2023
The aging population is expected to transfer $30 trillion in the coming years, per Forbes. According to the Survey of Consumer Finances, the median inheritance is $69,000; the median for trust fund wealth transfers is $285,000. Many individuals plann…
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Categories: Estate Planning
What Is a Medicare Flex Card?
July 7th, 2023
Some Medicare Advantage beneficiaries receive Medicare flex cards, pre-paid debit cards for qualifying expenses, as part of their benefits. The U.S. government does not issue Medicare flex cards. This benefit is only available on select Medicare Adva…
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Categories: Medicare
Medicare Extra Help Program Set to Expand in 2024
July 7th, 2023
Seniors and disabled citizens will receive more access to the Medicare Extra Help Program as of the beginning of 2024, the federal government announced. This expansion of benefits could enable up to 3 million people to reduce their prescription drug…
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Categories: Medicare
2023 AARP Report Recommends Supports for Family Caregivers
March 31st, 2023
Many older Americans choose to have their family members care for them as they age. Despite the comfort a familiar face may provide, there is a significant cost for the loved ones who sacrifice their time, and often their upward economic mobility, to…
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Categories: Advance Care Planning
Estate Planning Basics: What Is a Beneficiary to a Will?
February 24th, 2023
People create wills to establish what happens to their money and assets when they pass away. In these estate planning documents, they can name beneficiaries – individuals who will receive money, other assets, or specific bequests like sentimental i…
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Categories: Estate Planning
Becoming a Family Caregiver for an Ailing Loved One
February 24th, 2023
Taking on the responsibility of providing full-time care for an aging or disabled loved one can be a rewarding experience. Being a primary caregiver helps you rest assured that your loved one is receiving compassionate care from someone who will go a…
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Categories: Family Caregiving
Is Medicaid Expanding in Your State?
February 24th, 2023
As of late 2022, more than 84 million people were enrolled in Medicaid — a number that has steadily increased in recent years. Amid the pandemic, total enrollees climbed by 20 million people from 2020 to 2022 alone. Meanwhile, the debate among lawm…
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Categories: Medicaid
Estate Planning: An At-a-Glance Overview
February 17th, 2023
Estate planning, or legacy planning, entails preparing your affairs for the future, including death and other life events. While older adults might give more thought to estate planning, it is an essential tool at any age. Why It’s Important With es…
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Categories: Estate Planning