Medicare Patients Finding it Harder to Keep Home Care Services
All across the US, there is a new refrain spoken by Medicare home health providers, including occupational, speech, and physical…
Understand the SECURE Act of 2020
Congress has passed a bipartisan appropriations bill. In the contents of this spending bill is a piece of legislation known as the…
Baby Boomers are Facing a Retirement Crisis
A study conducted by The Blackstone Group, an independent research firm, on behalf of Bankers Life Center for a Secure Retirement…
Careful Planning is Necessary for Blended Families
Couples often bring children into a marriage from a prior marriage or union and then have children together. This is often referred to as…
Health and Financial Considerations Before Turning Age 65
In the United States, turning 65 years of age is a milestone on many levels, but before this birthday, there is a hefty checklist that…
Considerations for Your Aging Parent
It is essential to bring up a parent’s aging expectations and set goals together even though initial discussions may be uncomfortable….
Will Medicare Cover Long Term Care?
Most people understand that by paying into Social Security throughout their careers, they can receive health care benefits through…
An Update on Spousal Impoverishment Protections
Federal spousal impoverishment protections were set to lapse in March 2019. Two bills were proposed to deal with that issue. H.R. 1343 is…
When a Will is Not Enough
Roughly half of all Americans don’t have a will, so if you’ve already taken this vital step to protect your assets and successors then…
Seniors Should Engage in Estate Planning
When it comes to establishing wills and estate plans, older Americans outpace their younger counterparts. Still, a significant number —…
Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Extends Disability Benefits to Blue-Water Navy Veterans
During the Vietnam War (1962-1975) the United States military, as well as the Republic of Vietnam, used defoliants for tactical purposes…
Aging at Home: The Physical Challenges
According to AARP aging at home is a goal for 3 out of 4 Americans aged 50 or more. These seniors and near seniors are willing to employ…