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Congress Fixes Some, But Not All, Medicare Enrollment Problems
2 weeks ago
Tucked in the federal spending bill that passed at the end of December 2020 are some changes aimed at simplifying Medicare enrollment and addressing coverage gaps. But Congress chose not to deal with the biggest problem. Currently, Medicare enrollment begins three months before th... [read more]

What is Long-Term Care and Who Provides It?
3 weeks ago
Long-term care is the care you need if you can’t perform daily activities on your own for an extended period of time. There are a number of different ways that long-term care can be provided. Most long-term care involves assisting with basic personal needs rather than providing medical care. You ar... [read more]

The Top Eight Mistakes People Make With Medicaid
1 month ago
Medicaid planning can be a difficult and confusing process. The following are some common mistakes people make when planning to apply for Medicaid. Thinking it's too late to plan. It's almost never too late to take planning steps, even after a senior has moved to a nursing home. Giving... [read more]

Annual Long-Term Care Survey Finds Steep Rise in Assisted Living Facility Costs Amid Pandemic
1 month ago
All long-term care costs rose sharply in 2020, but assisted living facility costs increased the most, according to Genworth’s latest annual Cost of Care Survey. The across-the-board rises were due in part to increased costs brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. In the past year, assisted living... [read more]

Does Your Estate Plan Need A Checkup?
1 month ago
One of the lessons of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic is the importance of taking care of ourselves, getting regular checkups with medical professionals, and paying attention to any changes or concerns we have about our health. All of us are wise to also take this practical approach to the health o... [read more]

Achieving Peace of Mind During a Time of Change and Uncertainty through Estate Planning
2 months ago
We are living in a time of change and ongoing uncertainty. During the last month we experienced a change in U.S. government leadership from the Trump to the Biden Administration, and with this change comes the potential for new policies that may potentially affect many aspects of our lives, includin... [read more]

What Is Critical Illness Insurance and Is It Worth Buying?
2 months ago
Many employers offer critical illness insurance as part of their benefit package. What is this insurance and is it worth purchasing? Before paying for a plan, you should read the fine print and consider alternatives. While a regular health insurance plan usually offers comprehensive coverage ... [read more]

Who Should Purchase Long-Term Care Insurance?
3 months ago
Buying long-term care insurance is one way to protect against the high cost of long-term care. However, this type of insurance may not be for everyone, so consider all your options. Long-term care – care in a nursing home or at home -- may be paid for in four main ways: Out-of-pocket. If y... [read more]

The Attorney's Role in Medicaid Planning
3 months ago
Do you need an attorney for even "simple" Medicaid planning? This depends on your situation, but in most cases, the prudent answer would be "yes." The social worker at your mother's nursing home assigned to assist in preparing a Medicaid application for your mother knows a lot about the progr... [read more]

Can You Visit Nursing Home Residents After They are Vaccinated?
3 months ago
COVID vaccines are starting to roll out to nursing homes across the country, signaling the beginning of the end of the pandemic. Once your loved one has had both doses of the vaccine, you may be able to visit, but precautions are still necessary. The federal government entered into a partners... [read more]

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