Do I Need a Professional Patient Advocate?
Individuals experiencing illnesses can benefit from having someone attend appointments with them and support their best interests.
Do I Need a Professional Patient Advocate? Read More »
Individuals experiencing illnesses can benefit from having someone attend appointments with them and support their best interests.
Do I Need a Professional Patient Advocate? Read More »
It has long been debated whether it is ideal to save for retirement or first pay off one’s debts. What’s the best approach?
What Are the Best Ways to Get Out of Debt Before You Retire? Read More »
Nursing home evictions, or involuntary discharges or transfers, disrupt the lives of residents, leading to homelessness, separation from familial support systems, and loss of care. As federal law covers all federally funded nursing home residents, nursing home evictions are legal only in particular instances.
When Is a Nursing Home Eviction Legal, and What Can I Do? Read More »
Medicaid Pending status means that your application or your parent’s application has not yet been approved or denied. Essentially, your application is in limbo.
What Does “Medicaid Pending” Mean? Read More »
If medical personnel are able to access your medical history during an emergency, it could mean the difference between life and death.
Keeping Your Emergency Contacts and Medical Information Updated for First Responders Read More »
Medigap premiums for plans from insurance companies offering the same benefits vary widely, so it pays to be a smart shopper.
It Pays to Be a Smart Shopper When Buying a Medigap Insurance Policy Read More »
As part of an effort seeking to improve the health and safety of nursing home residents nationwide, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released updated guidance for state agencies.
CMS Issues Updated Guidance Intended to Improve Quality of Nursing Home Care Read More »
At-home COVID tests designed to be more accessible to people who are blind or have low vision are now available for free.
In a case involving a teen who was catastrophically injured, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that state Medicaid programs may be repaid from settlement funds for future medical expenses.
An advisory issued in June warns people against using a series of adult portable bed rail models after at least three people were entangled in them and died of asphyxia.
Stop Using Unsafe Portable Bed Rails Immediately, National Safety Commission Warns Read More »