Ways to Avoid Scams for Older Adults
Scammers focus their attention primarily on seniors. Older adults tend to have a more trusting nature and find it easy to communicate with strangers. Similarly, … Read more
Medicaid
How to Know When to Switch Your Health Plan
Some health insurance companies auto-enroll you into your same plan year after year. But as we all know, things can change so quickly. Therefore, you … Read more
How Medicaid Spend-Down Works
How Medicaid Spend-Down Works Many people mistakenly believe that they can count on Medicare to pay for long-term care services, such as in-home care or … Read more
Medicare & Medicaid: Dual Eligibility
Almost all Americans know that Medicare is a government-funded healthcare program for citizens over 65. Most people also know that Medicaid is the government-funded healthcare … Read more
Senior Financial Isolation Worsens During Covid
When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, no one could not have imagined senior financial isolation would be one its side effects. But that is … Read more
Medicare Beneficiaries & COVID-19: Trump Administration Call-to-Action
The Trump administration has issued a call-to-action based on new data detailing the impact of COVID-19 on Medicare beneficiaries, CMS announces. Older Americans as well … Read more
CMS Rules Are Receiving a Change Involving Drug Agreements
CMS rules are receiving a change that gives states more flexibility to enter into value-based purchasing agreements with drug makers for new and pricey products. … Read more
Telehealth Gets Expansion Through MDLive & Cigna Partnership
Cigna is expanding its telehealth footprint as it suits up for expansion. The company announced that it is expanding its telehealth partnership with MDLive to … Read more
Medicaid on the Rise
Medicaid is on the rise thanks to an expansion that gives more people access to the program. A study shows expanded programs brought about lower … Read more
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic The US is in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), … Read more
