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Missing out on benefits? Identify programs available to seniors like you
Older adults have access to hundreds of federal and state benefits programs. Many retirees meet the requirements for these aids, yet do not know they are eligible and miss opportunities to receive assistance. Others can feel overwhelmed by complex application...
Plan ahead before seeking nursing home care: Avoid unnecessary debt
Many senior citizens may need the services of a nursing home or at-home care at some point in their life. You might assume that government assistance or health insurance will step in and cover the cost if you cannot afford these services. Unfortunately, neither health...
Nursing home planning, senior benefits are theme for September newsletter
Dear Clients and Referral Partners, A little earlier today, we issued our September 2022 client e-newsletter. If you did not receive it by email, please see the below link to open it from our website. Two of our three articles this month concern nursing homes, which...
Be a smart shopper when buying Medigap insurance
Medigap premiums for plans from insurance companies offering the same benefits vary widely, so it pays to be a smart shopper. Federal law requires that each insurance company offers the same benefits for each of the Medigap plans lettered A through M, but each company...
Keep your emergency contacts, medical information updated
If medical personnel are able to access your medical history during an emergency, it could mean the difference between life and death. But if, for example, you are injured, in shock, suffering from dementia, or are otherwise incapacitated, you may not be able to...
When is a nursing home eviction legal, and what can I do?
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...
August 2022 newsletter carries 3 important articles
Dear Clients and Referral Partners, Yesterday we issued our August 2022 client e-newsletter. If you did not receive it by email, please see the below link to open it in full PDF form from our website. The August 2022 edition includes three articles with important...
How to get a nursing home to accept a Medicaid recipient
While Medicaid helps pay for nursing home care, being admitted to a nursing home as a Medicaid recipient is not always easy. There are several ways to navigate the process, depending on your situation. With the median cost of a nursing home room being more than $250 a...
Social Security retroactive benefits available — at a cost
If you need a lot of cash on hand upon retirement, Social Security offers a lump-sum payment option that’s worth six months of benefits. However, it comes at a cost. It is important to understand the details before agreeing to the payment. If you have waited beyond...