Over the weekend, additional details were released regarding the tragic death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife. It caught our attention because we know the tragic scenario is not an isolated incident, it’s just that most don’t end up…
Beneficiaries are seeing information about “a new appeal right” on the Medicare Summary Notices they receive in the mail. This right resulted from the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s class action on behalf of beneficiaries who have been harmed by “observation…
Dementia is on the rise and is affecting millions of families across the United States. As dementia erodes a person’s mental faculties, they lose the ability to manage their life. This can lead to losing money through bad financial decisions…
It can be easy to underestimate the amount of money we will need for health care and long-term care after we retire. Not knowing exactly what care we will need and with the costs of all types of care rising,…
Moving an older loved one into long-term care facility can be stressful for both the family and the new resident. Not only is the new resident moving into an unfamiliar setting but they are also likely losing some of their…
Medicare is constantly evolving to adapt to the needs of older Americans, and several significant changes have been incorporated into the program in 2025. If you’re a Medicare beneficiary — or soon will be — it’s important to understand how…
The aging U.S. population means that more people will likely need nursing home care in the coming decades. Meanwhile, the cost of nursing home care is increasing — and expected to keep increasing. With the exorbitant cost of nursing home…
The Social Security Fairness Act addresses long-standing issues with some provisions of the Social Security Act, primarily the Government Pension Offset (GPO) provision and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). These provisions, which were originally intended to prevent double-dipping into Social Security benefits,…
On January 2, 2025, President Biden signed into law the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. The legislation represents a significant step forward in supporting the needs of veterans, their families, and their caregivers. Named in…
Medicare is a program with many benefits but also with a great deal of complexity. Knowing about the options available to Medicare beneficiaries will help you understand and navigate the system. Let’s look at Medicare’s annual wellness visits. What Are…