In the complex and frequently changing landscape of health care in the United States, Medicaid stands out as a vital program. Since 1965, it has provided essential coverage to millions of low-income individuals and families. Alongside Medicare, Medicaid serves as a...

Elder financial abuse is a significant issue affecting many older adults nationwide. It involves someone exploiting or misusing an older person’s finances or assets for personal gain. Often, the perpetrator is in a position of trust, be it a family member, abusive...

Millions of seniors nationwide are among those who rely on the financial support they receive each month via their Social Security benefits checks. However, many say that these payouts have failed to keep up with inflation and the escalating prices of basic goods and...

Thanks to a new rule recently finalized by the federal government, obtaining and renewing health care coverage under the Medicaid program is set to become easier for millions of Americans. What Is Medicaid? Medicaid provides people living on limited income with access...

With a new commissioner at the helm, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has been announcing several policy changes in recent weeks. In late March 2024, the SSA issued news regarding the way it handles overpayments to Social Security recipients. Can Social...

Often an aging parent will lose their ability to think clearly or make informed decisions about their life. This may occur because of dementia, mental illness, stroke, brain injury, or other severe health or disability conditions. Your parent may or may not have...

If you need a medical procedure, you may have to hold off on treatment until you have received approval from your health insurance plan. In many cases, Medicare Advantage and other plans have been denying their patients certain services despite doctors’ orders. (In...

Deciding to end a marriage as an older adult is increasingly common. If your marriage ended later in life, you could be part of the “gray” divorce trend. AARP reports that Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, are the generation with the highest divorce...

Question: My mother is a 91-year-old widow and currently lives alone in her home. She has decided she doesn't want to be alone anymore. She wants to sell her home to my brother and use those funds as a down payment for a home that is large enough for me and her to...

Question: My father-in-law is 91 years old, has dementia, and is diabetic. Due to his health care needs, his wife (my husband's stepmother) can no longer take care of him and wants my husband and his brother help care for him until a suitable care facility is found....

In recent years, researchers have been finding potential links between feelings of loneliness and negative health outcomes. Feeling lonely may put you at greater risk of premature death, serious health problems, and higher suicide rates. For many, the COVID-19...

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program in the United States that provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities. While Medicaid primarily serves as...

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...

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...