As part of the Medicaid redetermination process, the agency evaluates a beneficiary's eligibility to continue receiving Medicaid benefits. Typically, this process occurs annually. However, during the pandemic, the federal government enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), requiring continuous Medicaid enrollment…
Sadly, elder financial abuse is a serious issue affecting a significant number of older Americans. It involves someone, often in a position of trust, exploiting or manipulating an older person's finances or assets for personal gain. Recovering from elder financial…
The purpose of a living will is to ensure that your future health care decisions and plans are respected. It is a legal document that outlines your preferences for medical treatment and end-of-life care if you are unable to communicate.…
There is nothing more uncomfortable than thinking about your own death. Add to that the issue of what will happen to our assets after we pass away, and it's no wonder that so few people have created a will and…
In the United States, Medicaid offers health insurance to low-income families and individuals. Due to the high cost of long-term care, Medicaid planning is becoming more popular as an alternative to spending down assets to qualify for benefits for people…
Caregivers do not realize the challenges until they are faced with them Many people take on the challenge because it involves someone they love. In the US, 53 million people have assumed this role and then struggled to make it work. Much…
We are now living longer than previous generations thanks to advances in medicine, technology, and life science. But simply living a longer life should not be the goal. Maintaining a healthy quality of life should be. After all, who wants…
In the United States, Medicaid is a public health insurance program that provides comprehensive coverage for health care and financial assistance to millions of Americans. The program helps low-income families, individuals, and people with disabilities receive adequate health care and…
There have been decades of efforts to eliminate age discrimination in the workplace, but it still exists. Age discrimination occurs when an employee or prospective employee is treated less favorably because of their age. It can be directed at older…
Your home may be the most valuable asset you own, which is true for many people. You want your children to inherit that value when you pass. However, you are also concerned about planning for the future, declining health, and…