ALTCs
What Does the HEALS Act Mean for Medicare?
Medicare beneficiaries would get a reprieve on higher Part B costs next year in the coronavirus relief package.
September 9, 2020
Advanced Directives
What are the Important Medicare Deadlines?
Most people become eligible for Medicare during the months around their 65th birthday. If you don’t sign up for Medicare during this initial enrollment period, you could be charged a late enrollment penalty, for as long as you have Medicare.
September 8, 2020
Advanced Directives
I Had a ‘Senior Moment,’ Is Alzheimer’s on the Way?
Sometimes, in the middle of telling a story, making a point, or explaining a request, we suddenly get stuck on a word. It just won’t come, even though we have the strong feeling that it should be right there.
September 7, 2020
Advanced Directives
Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan
If you think of estate planning as something only ultra-wealthy people need to do, you’re not alone. That’s a common misconception.
September 3, 2020
Advanced Directives
Legislation to Prevent Medicare Mistake Penalties Making Progress
The BENES Act, which cleared committee Wednesday, aims to minimize the chance that beneficiaries get slapped with life-lasting late-enrollment penalties.
September 1, 2020
ALTCs
What Will Biden Do with Medicaid, if Elected President?
Likely Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has proposed a major new initiative to encourage state Medicaid programs to expand home and community-based care for low-income older adults and younger people with disabilities.
August 28, 2020
ALTCs
Will I Live Longer, if I Babysit the Grandchildren?
Looking for an extra incentive to spend some quality time with your grandchildren? Try telling their parents that it could extend your life.
August 27, 2020
Advanced Directives
Does Apathy Predict Dementia?
Apathy offers an important early warning sign of dementia in individuals with cerebrovascular disease, but depression does not, new research led by the University of Cambridge suggests.
August 25, 2020
Advanced Directives
Do I Need a DNR in My Estate Plan?
With the recent health crisis, many people have been asking their lawyers if a “Do Not Resuscitate” order – commonly known as a DNR – should be a part of their estate planning.
August 24, 2020
Advanced Directives
What Is a Will Codicil?
Writing a will is an important part of creating a financial and estate plan. A will allows you to specify how you want your assets to be distributed among your heirs after you pass away. You can also use a will to name a legal guardian for your minor children. However, what happens if you need to change the terms of your will? That’s where a codicil can help.
August 20, 2020