Can I Be Enrolled in Medicaid and Medicare at the Same Time?
Most people think you can only have Medicaid or Medicare, but not both. However, that isn't necessarily the case. The estate...
Category: Medicare
Understand Medicare options, coverage, and planning considerations for seniors.
Differences Between Medicare and Medicaid
As individuals near retirement, one of many questions they will ask themselves is how to pay for medical care. Two of the...
Planning Ahead – Paying for Long-Term Care
If everyone had a crystal ball, they would be able to predict whether they would need to pay for long-term care in the...
Dark Side of Medicaid Means You Need Estate Planning
A woman in Massachusetts, age 62, is living in her family's home on borrowed time. Her late father did all the right things:...
Planning Ahead: How Much Will Long-Term Care Cost?
The recent article from MarketWatch, "This is how much long-term care could cost you, and don't expect Medicare to help,"...
Time for a Series of Conversations with Aging Parents
Just as parents know that at some point, the time will come to talk to their kids about "the birds and the bees," the...
Will My Medicare Premiums Go Up Next Year?
A new surcharge tier will kick in for 2019 for people with the highest incomes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...