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When Do You Need to Consider Adult Guardianship?
With life expectancies expanding, many of us face decisions and situations that were relatively rare only a decade or two ago. One of these is the question of adult guardianship. This post describes what adult guardianship is, what a guardian...
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3 Lifestyle Changes to Make After a Heart Disease Diagnosis
The leading cause of death for all Americans is heart disease. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that heart disease takes over 635,000 lives every year, accounting for around a quarter of all deaths. The stats are...
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What Is Long-Term Care Insurance?
As of 2018, America was home to around 52 million people aged 65 and older. Experts predict that number will rise to 95 million by 2060, thanks to the prolific baby boomer generation (anyone born between 1946 and 1964) and...
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The Pros and Cons of Active Adult Communities
Active adult communities. For some people, the very idea is a turnoff. They prefer to live where they’ve always lived, where they have roots and ties to the community. But a growing number of seniors consider active adult communities to...
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Is it Time for Assisted Living? Having the Talk with a Loved One
With life expectancies growing, many of us face conversations we never thought we’d have. One of these is talking to a loved one about assisted living. This is a conversation
Understanding the Medicare Appeal Process
If you disagree with a Medicare decision regarding payment or coverage, you may file an appeal. This is true whether you have Original Medicare, a Medicare health plan, or a
What Is the Medicare Part B Excess Charge?
The standard out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Part B services all assume one thing: That the provider accepts assignment. That’s because providers who do not participate in Medicare can charge more
What Is the Medicare Tax?
If you’ve ever looked at a pay stub or your end-of-year W-2 form, you may have wondered what all those deductions were. One of these line items is the Medicare
The Connection Between Social Security and Medicare
Social Security and Medicare are tied together in most people’s minds. That’s because, for decades, people became eligible for both programs at the same time: their 65th birthday. Of course,
Medigap Changes Coming in 2020
When it comes to Medicare, change is practically a given. So, it comes as no surprise that there are some fairly significant Medigap changes coming in 2020. In short, two
Plan F vs Plan G: Which Medigap Plan Is Better?
For the most part, Medicare allows beneficiaries to make changes to find the best coverage that fits their needs. You may have to wait for the proper enrollment period, but
Do Veterans Need Medicare if They Get VA Benefits?
It’s not unusual for people who are newly eligible for Medicare to have other coverage options. Although employer-sponsored insurance is the more common scenario, plenty of folks also qualify for
What Is Medicare for All?
Medicare for All is a proposal to extend Medicare coverage to Americans who do not currently qualify based on age or disability. If you pay even a little bit of