The Inflation Protection Act (IPA) was passed on August 7th, 2022. It was likely what will be considered the defining bill of the Biden Administration. What caused such high inflation? Let’s break it down in simple terms. Although the IPA … Continue reading The Inflation Protection Act’s Impact on Medicare Prescription Drugs
Medicare Annual Enrollment is coming. It officially begins on October 15th, but like Christmas ads, promos for annual enrollment seem to start earlier each year. Buyer beware! Continue reading Beware of Pressure Tactics During Medicare Annual Enrollment
Veterans who served in the active military, naval, or air services and didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge may be eligible for VA health care benefits. Continue reading Veterans May Be Eligible for VA Healthcare Coverage
Nursing homes in the Lehigh Valley cost $140,000 – $180,000 a year. Medicare and health insurance don’t pay for this. Fortunately, Medicaid does. But … Continue reading Medicaid—With a Community Spouse Annuity You Don’t Have To Wait 5 Years
If your loved one is entering a nursing home, you may worry about whether you could be required to pay for his or her care. Find out about Pennsylvania’s “filial support” laws. Continue reading Can a Nursing Home Require Friends or Family Members To Pay for a Resident’s Care?
The insurance industry and the government created a monster stirring 60 million people into a frenzy each year by telling them they have 7 weeks to review their insurance plans & make changes. Continue reading Review Your Medicare Plans Now and Avoid the Chaos!
Folks over 65 must navigate through Medicare plans to select the best coverage. They should start by understanding the basics and letting the experts guide them through the particulars. Continue reading Do You Know the Difference Between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement Plans?
Medicaid is the only public benefit program that pays for long-term nursing home care—Medicare and private health insurance don’t. But for Medicaid to pay, you’ve got to be broke. Continue reading How Does Medicaid Treat Spouses of Nursing Home Residents?