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The bipartisan Well-Being Insurance for Seniors to be at Home (WISH) Act aims to establish a federal long-term care insurance trust fund.

Recent restructuring at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is raising concerns among advocates and some lawmakers regarding their potential effects on older adults and people with disabilities.

Medicaid, a vital program providing health care for low-income individuals, is facing potential funding cuts that could significantly affect older adults and people with disabilities.

Starting April 14, 2025, new identity verification processes by the Social Security Administration (SSA) require in-person verification for certain recipients who cannot use the SSA’s online portal.

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a disease whose cause remains largely unknown. However, treatment options do exist for improving symptoms.

In 2025, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who qualify for a waiver under the Campos v. Kijakazi settlement will likely receive them by May.

Effective March 27, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will reinstate the 100 percent policy to recover overpayments, reverting from the previous 10 percent withholding rate established in early 2024.

The latest annual cost of care survey by Genworth and CareScout offers insight into the cost trends of long-term care in the United States.

Florida is inching closer to passing legislation that would make it the latest state to allow “granny cams” in long-term care facilities.

Identifying the most suitable long-term care facility for your loved one is a journey requiring matching your parents’ needs, budget, and lifestyle with desirable locations.