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Medicare
Avoiding Surprises: Which Services are Covered by Medicare for Your Aging Parent with Alzheimer's?
Even before the call from our new president and congress went out that we need to overhaul not only Medicare, but our entire health care program—both of which are topics for another discussion—there wer... Read entire article »
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Paying for Home Health Care: What Do Medicare and Medigap Cover?
Prescribed only by a physician, home health care is skilled nursing care that is carried out in the patient's home and aids in the recovery from an illness, injury, or surgery. And fortunately for many seniors ... Read entire article »
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Medicare Explained
Medicare is the federally administered health insurance program for people sixty-five years of age and older, certain disabled people under sixty-five years of age, and people with end-stage renal disease. Medi... Read entire article »
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Who Pays for What: Coverage-at-a-Glance
Searching for senior care can lead to many questions about which services are covered by insurance providers and which must be paid out of pocket. Gilbert Guide can make figuring out how to pay for senior care ... Read entire article »
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Senior Care Reimbursement Overview
Planning for long-term care is complicated. Each person's needs are unique; therefore, the cost of long-term care varies greatly. Some social and physical assistance is available for free or at a low cost, whil... Read entire article »
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Medicare Advantage Plans: Buyers Beware!
On Monday, the New York Times ran a great story about Medicare Advantage Plans. Medicare Advantage Plans are a type of health plan sold by private insurance companies. The plans are associated with Medicare.
... Read entire article »
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Medicaid
Family Caregivers: Get Reimbursed for Providing Your Homecare Services!
Many of us will gladly take Mom to her doctor's appointments, administer medications, and check in if the need arises without a second thought. But with millions of loyal children caring for aging parents out o... Read entire article »
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Does Your State Accept Medicaid for Assisted Living Facilities?
Before individual state governments passed much-needed legislation, many assisted living facilities were only private pay situations. Fortunately, for many older Americans facing housing dilemmas, Medicaid waiv... Read entire article »
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Qualifying for Medicaid: What is Spending Down?
“Spending down” refers to the process of reducing one’s assets in order to qualify for Medicaid. Medicaid eligibility requirements are established by each state, so you will need to contact yo... Read entire article »
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Medicaid Explained
Alternatives to Medicaid are available in some states. Click here for more information.
Medicaid is a federally aided, state-operated program that provides medical care for certain low-income individuals and fa... Read entire article »
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Senior Care Reimbursement Overview
Planning for long-term care is complicated. Each person's needs are unique; therefore, the cost of long-term care varies greatly. Some social and physical assistance is available for free or at a low cost, whil... Read entire article »
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Medigap
Paying for Home Health Care: What Do Medicare and Medigap Cover?
Prescribed only by a physician, home health care is skilled nursing care that is carried out in the patient's home and aids in the recovery from an illness, injury, or surgery. And fortunately for many seniors ... Read entire article »
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Medigap Supplemental Insurance Explained
Medigap, also known as Medicare Supplemental Insurance, is a health insurance policy sold by private insurance companies that fills the gaps that Medicare fails to cover, such as coinsurance, co-payments and de... Read entire article »
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Senior Care Reimbursement Overview
Planning for long-term care is complicated. Each person's needs are unique; therefore, the cost of long-term care varies greatly. Some social and physical assistance is available for free or at a low cost, whil... Read entire article »
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Managed Care (HMO)
Managed Care (HMO) Explained
Managed care policies fall under Medicare Part C. These policies were originally designed to provide all of the medical services and supplies offered by Medicare, plus additional benefits such as prescription d... Read entire article »
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Senior Care Reimbursement Overview
Planning for long-term care is complicated. Each person's needs are unique; therefore, the cost of long-term care varies greatly. Some social and physical assistance is available for free or at a low cost, whil... Read entire article »
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LTCI
Who Pays for What: Coverage-at-a-Glance
Searching for senior care can lead to many questions about which services are covered by insurance providers and which must be paid out of pocket. Gilbert Guide can make figuring out how to pay for senior care ... Read entire article »
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Long-term Care Insurance (LTCI) Explained
Private insurance companies sell LTCI policies to offset the costs of long-term care. LTCI, like all insurance policies, requires premiums to help recipients avoid paying large sums later on in the event of an ... Read entire article »
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Planning for long-term care is complicated. Each person's needs are unique; therefore, the cost of long-term care varies greatly. Some social and physical assistance is available for free or at a low cost, whil... Read entire article »
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Long-term Care Insurance Explained: What It Is, Types of LTCI Policies & What to Consider
What It is
For long-term care, health insurance is vital, and LTCI (or Long-Term Care Insurance) can be an effective tool for protecting your assets and estate from the high costs of senior care. The best long-... Read entire article »
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PACE
PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) Explained
One variation on Managed Care plans that acts as a Medicaid alternative is the nationwide PACE program. The San Francisco-based On Lok program that provides housing, long-term care and programming for the area'... Read entire article »
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Planning for long-term care is complicated. Each person's needs are unique; therefore, the cost of long-term care varies greatly. Some social and physical assistance is available for free or at a low cost, whil... Read entire article »
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Veterans Benefits
Who Pays for What: Coverage-at-a-Glance
Searching for senior care can lead to many questions about which services are covered by insurance providers and which must be paid out of pocket. Gilbert Guide can make figuring out how to pay for senior care ... Read entire article »
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Veterans Benefits Explained
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a benefits package that provides hospital and outpatient medical care and treatment. VA's priority system ensures that veterans with service-connected disabilities... Read entire article »
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