Protect Your House When You Want to Qualify for Medicaid

Medicaid is a public assistance program that provides millions of individuals nationwide with health care coverage. For certain qualifying Medicaid recipients, the program also covers nursing home care. To be eligible for Medicaid, you typically must meet a certain...

Could Medicaid Payback Rules Come to an End?

Amid recent reports from such news outlets as The New York Times and Associated Press about the negative impact of Medicaid estate recovery on families, the idea of ending this practice altogether has resurfaced. First, What Is Medicaid? Medicaid is a public...

Survey Highlights High Costs of Long-Term Care

You may not foresee ever needing assistance with your day-to-day life. However, research shows that seven in 10 adults aged 65 and older will require long-term care at some point in their later years. Meanwhile, the U.S. population continues to age rapidly. Americans...

Seniors and Caregivers: Establish an Emergency Action Plan

For seniors and their caregivers, having a plan in place should an emergency strike can provide some peace of mind in a turbulent world. A crisis, such as illness, trauma, natural disaster, or any other unexpected adverse event, may one day require you to act quickly...

Getting Medicare Disability Coverage When You Are Not Yet 65

Medicare is the federal health insurance program for older adults and people with disabilities, including certain chronic conditions. According to the Center for Medicare Advocacy, more than 65 million individuals participate in the program. Disability and Medicare...

Social Security Benefits as We Age

As individuals age, Social Security benefits can become an essential source of income. Here’s how Social Security benefits typically work as people age: Early Retirement: Individuals can begin receiving Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62,...