Medicare Planning

It is a common misconception that in order to receive Medicaid benefits, an individual must be poor. This simply is not true. In fact, with proper planning many people can receive Medicaid benefits while protecting their assets and property from the threat of spend...

In what could be the largest increase in Medicare costs since the program's inception, recipients could see their Medicare part B premium skyrocket to 50 percent higher than last year. The New York Times reports that the rise in Medicare costs are closely linked to a...

For millions of Americans turning 65 is usually met with a sigh of relief, as their health coverage costs become a bit more affordable with Medicare. However, according to a new story in USA Today, for millions of enrollees in 2016, Medicare may not be as affordable,...

The Social Security program celebrated its 80th birthday in mid August, and with its celebration came discussion of whether or not a big overhaul is in its future. If you are coming up on your Social Security eligibility age, it may be wise to keep informed of what...

Medicare can be difficult to understand. The ins and outs of it simply don't make much sense to many of the same people it is designed to help. If you are currently enrolled in Medicare or soon-to-be eligible for Medicare, chances are you have questions about where...

The ins and outs of medical insurance, Medicaid and Medicare can get so complicated that it can feel like you need to go back to school to figure out all of the options. With that in mind, let's start with Medicare's absolute basics.Medicare is a social program meant...

You would be forgiven for not knowing the difference between the two, or at the very least confusing the two, because they not only sound very similar, but they also have the goal of helping people who are in need of medical care. But there are some profound...

We will all reach that age where we aren't able to do the things that we were able to do before. Whether it's a simple physical motion or a more intricate activity, we will all struggle to do these things when we get older. Eventually, we will reach an age where we...