As a recent Forbes article titled “The End of Secrecy in Nursing Home Wrongdoing” explains, until now consumers were required to sign arbitration agreements when
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Medicare’s Observation Status Can Have You Seeing Extra Dollar Signs
If you’re in the hospital under “observation status,” which is a Medicare designation applied to patients deemed insufficiently ill for formal admission, but still too
“SNF” Doesn’t Stand for “Sunday Night Football” When Talking About Medicaid and Medicare
Can you believe the average cost for a one-bedroom unit in an assisted living facility is nearly $42,000 a year in our country? These long-term-care
Family Long-Term Care Isn’t a Cure-All for Seniors
With people living longer, odds are that many of us will become disabled for some time before we pass away and will need some long-term
Elder Abuse Grows with Senior Population
The Administration for Community Living says that hundreds of thousands of older persons are abused, neglected and exploited every year, reported The Hillsdale (MI) Daily
Dispelling Misconceptions and Misinformation About Medicare
Medicare home health coverage can be vital for seniors who are recently sent home from the hospital or who are suffering from a chronic condition
Watch Out for These Changes to Social Security in 2016
“Here’s what to look for in your benefits check and your paycheck deductions.” AARP gave a thorough run-down on how Social Security will shape up
The Medicare Mess and How to Tackle it Next Year
If the government doesn’t act soon, nearly one-third of Medicare beneficiaries will face a 50 percent increase in their Part B premiums for 2016, while
Advice for Long-Term Healthcare and Dementia
With its views of the Rincon Mountains and nine large, adobe-style homes, the Villas at Houghton looks more like an upscale gated neighborhood than a
Navigating the Medicare Enrollment Process
Most people heading into retirement know life after work isn’t all shuffleboard on the lido deck. There can be serious money and health care concerns,
Common Senior Mistakes in Retirement Planning
While there is nothing that can guarantee that you will have sufficient money to cover all potential costs in retirement, there are certainly some common
RMDs, Tax Rates, and Your Children / York, PA
Many individuals have substantial IRAs, yet they have no need to tap the account for retirement income. Generally, they’ll take only required minimum distributions (RMDs)