29 07, 2020

8 Tips for Having ‘The Talk’ with Elderly Parents

2020-07-29T04:13:25-04:00July 29th, 2020|

Talking about estate planning is a difficult, emotional topic but it’s essential for every family. Unless you’re certain your parents have an up-to-date will and a wider plan for what should happen in the event of their passing, you shouldn’t [...]

17 07, 2020

Will Medicare Cover a Coronavirus Vaccine?

2020-07-17T10:19:39-04:00July 17th, 2020|

With the coronavirus pandemic responsible for more than a hundred thousand deaths and disrupting life across the United States, the only way for the country to return to normal is an effective vaccine. When a vaccine is available, Medicare will [...]

6 07, 2020

Transferring Assets to Qualify for Medicaid

2023-12-27T02:06:23-05:00July 6th, 2020|

Transferring assets to qualify for Medicaid can make you ineligible for benefits for a period of time. Before making any transfers, you need to be aware of the consequences. Congress has established a period of ineligibility for Medicaid for those [...]

19 06, 2020

When Buying a Medigap Policy, It Really Pays to Shop Around

2020-06-19T09:04:22-04:00June 19th, 2020|

Medigap policies that supplement Medicare’s basic coverage can cost vastly different amounts, depending on the company selling the policy, according to a new study. The findings highlight the importance of shopping around before purchasing a policy. When you first become eligible [...]

13 06, 2020

How the Coronavirus Has Brought Ageism into Stark Relief

2020-06-13T09:11:15-04:00June 13th, 2020|

With older Americans being most at risk from the COVID-19 coronavirus, the response to the pandemic is highlighting issues of ageism in the United States. According to experts, ageism is evident both in the response to the virus and the [...]