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Saying Medicaid Estate Recovery Keeps Families in Poverty, Advocacy Groups Call for Abolishing It

June 15, 2022 Patrick Smith

Elder advocacy groups are calling for the elimination of Medicaid estate recovery after a congressional advisory commission concluded the practice recoups a tiny percentage of Medicaid spending while contributing to generational poverty and inequity.

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When Should You Purchase Long-Term Care Insurance?

June 13, 2022 Patrick Smith

The younger you purchase a policy, the lower the premiums will be. 

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Finding the Right Hospital Bed Rental

April 3, 2021 Patrick Smith

If you are caring for a loved one at home, you may need to rent a hospital bed. Here are the ins and outs of hospital bed rentals. 

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What Is the Difference Between a Living Will and a Do-Not-Resuscitate Order?

June 13, 2019 Patrick Smith

When creating advance directives in order to plan for the possibility that you may one day be unable to make your own medical decisions, there can be confusion about the difference between a living will and a “do-not-resuscitate” order.

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Medicare Launches App to Help Beneficiaries Find Out What’s Covered

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At the doctor’s office and want to know if a procedure is covered by Medicare? There is now an app for that. 

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  • Saying Medicaid Estate Recovery Keeps Families in Poverty, Advocacy Groups Call for Abolishing It
  • When Should You Purchase Long-Term Care Insurance?
  • Finding the Right Hospital Bed Rental
  • What Is the Difference Between a Living Will and a Do-Not-Resuscitate Order?
  • Medicare Launches App to Help Beneficiaries Find Out What’s Covered

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