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…
Technological advancements are continually changing the way we live. Health care is no exception. In service to veterans, the Veterans Administration (VA) is not only embracing advancements in healthcare technology but is helping to push the envelope. The VA is…
Seniors can benefit from technology in many ways, including improving their health, lifestyle, safety, and entertainment. While the younger generations may think older Americans are technology dinosaurs, they are becoming more digitally connected than ever before. Seniors participating in technology…
Several decades ago, Congress created safeguards to protect the savings of married couples using Medicaid. These protections prevent husbands and wives from bankrupting themselves funding care for their loved ones. They originally required states to allow spouses of nursing home…
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…