If you have Medicare, you can now receive up to eight free rapid at-home Covid-19 tests a month at participating pharmacies, no prescription required.
Medicare Now Covers the Cost of COVID At-Home Tests Read More »
Leaving a nursing home to return home is a goal for many residents and their families, but it requires careful consideration. While returning home is a good move for some, it won’t work for everyone.
When to Leave a Nursing Home and Move Back Home Read More »
The Biden administration has announced far-reaching nursing home reforms. Advocates are calling the proposals, which include the first-ever federal minimum staffing levels, the most significant reforms in decades.
Biden Proposes Major Nursing Home Reforms, Most Extensive “In Decades” Read More »
Long-term care costs climbed again in 2021, with rates for home health aides and homemakers seeing the sharpest rises, according to Genworth’s annual Cost of Care Survey. The coronavirus pandemic continues to contribute to cost increases.
Home Health Aide Costs See the Sharpest Increase in Annual Long-Term Care Survey Read More »
If you are about to turn 70,and have delayed claiming Social Security retirement benefits up till now, you are joining an elite group, but it’s important to know when and how to claim.
Claiming Social Security Benefits at Age 70 Read More »
When a married couple applies for Medicaid, the Medicaid agency must analyze the couple’s income and assets as of a particular date to determine eligibility. This “snapshot” date can have a major impact on a couple’s financial future.
Medicaid’s “Snapshot” Date and Its Crucial Impact on a Couple’s Financial Picture Read More »
The Biden administration is hearing mounting calls to end a program that advocates warn will radically transform Medicare – and the administration is getting pressure in response from the health care industry.
Medicare’s Controversial Direct Contracting Program Hits Biden Administration’s Radar Read More »
In the face of mounting criticism that its Direct Contracting initiative will undermine traditional Medicare, the Biden administration announced that rather than terminate the model, it is changing its name and adding protections against abuse.
Rather Than End Controversial Medicare Initiative, Biden Gives It a Makeover Read More »
While declining COVID-19 cases are good news, the end of the pandemic could mean millions of Medicaid recipients will lose their coverage. Federal law has prevented states from terminating Medicaid benefits while the coronavirus health emergency is in place.
Millions of People Could Lose Medicaid Coverage When the Pandemic Is Declared Over Read More »
Naming a trust as a beneficiary of your retirement plan can be a good idea in some circumstances, but it can be dangerous if you are worried about creditors coming after your estate.
When to Avoid Naming a Trust as Beneficiary of Your Retirement Plan Read More »