Medicaid Funeral Assistance May Help Pay for Funeral Costs

It is an unpleasant thought, but death is a reality we all must face. One way to cope with the loss of a loved one is to be prepared for their final send-off. Funerals are expensive. For Medicaid recipients and their families, it is unlikely they will have the money...

Can I Have Both Employer Insurance and Medicare?

When signing up for Medicare, some people have other insurance, such as coverage from a current employer, or retiree’s or military insurance. Beneficiaries of Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage may keep their additional coverage, as the providers work together to...

Does Medicare Cover Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy helps elders recover from injuries and illnesses, manage chronic conditions, and prevent future injuries. It can be an essential component of health care for older adults. Medicare covers physical therapy (PT) when it is medically necessary to treat a...

What Is Memory Care, and What Are Its Benefits?

Memory care is specialized care for patients living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other conditions that cause memory loss. Hospitals and nursing homes may have memory care units or a separate entity dedicated to this service. Memory care provides seniors with...

Should an SSI Recipient Refuse an Inheritance?

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries must comply with very stringent income and asset rules to receive benefits. One such rule is the resource allowance limit: A single SSI beneficiary may have only $2,000 of countable resources (for a couple, $3,000)....