Service-Connected Benefits For Those Who’ve Served
Many veterans who are currently experiencing severe medical problems do not know that they may be eligible to receive service-connected compensation benefits. To qualify, evidence must show that the...
View ArticleMedicare Basics
In deciding whether you want to keep, switch or modify your current Medicare plan, here's a quick review:Traditional or Original Medicare includes Parts A and B. Part A provides basic coverage for...
View ArticleMedicare Coverage for End-of-Life Care
Question: The doctor informed me that Mom’s illness is terminal and that, if she would like, Medicare will cover her hospice care needs. How is hospice care different from normal Medicare coverage?read...
View ArticleAid & Attendance Benefits for Senior Veterans
Many veterans are surprised to learn that they, and certain family members, may be entitled to receive veterans’ retirement benefits through the VA pension or its Aid & Attendance (A&A)...
View ArticleWorking While Receiving Social Security
Many seniors who receive social security retirement (SSR) benefits are seriously considering returning to work. The very good news is that for most retirees, a new employment income will not impact...
View ArticleShort-Term Medicare Coverage for Long-Term Care Needs
Many older adults think of Medicare as the insurance that will cover most of their future care needs. They are often surprised to learn that Medicare’s coverage for skilled nursing home care is quite...
View ArticleAffordable Care For Seniors
News Flash: Congress has passed the Affordable Care Act that ensures all Americans access to quality health care!For seniors, it provides new Medicare protections and cost savings, including: Free...
View ArticleMedi-Cal: A No-Interest Loan for Nursing Home Care
Because current costs for nursing-home care are incredibly high, more and more Californians are seeking financial support through Medi-Cal. Those who are eligible can receive the equivalent of a...
View ArticleSenior Baby Boomers
In 2011, 2.5 million baby boomers – those born between 1946 and 1964 - will become “senior citizens.” For many, Social Security, Medicare and veteran benefits will provide special tools and...
View ArticleMedicare Patients Beware!
Question: My mom was in the hospital for three days and then transferred to a skilled nursing facility for recovery. Why is Medicare refusing to pay for her stay in the nursing facility?read more
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