Son Failed to Prove Father’s Lack of Capacity to Sign Deed
The Iowa Court of Appeals held that a plaintiff failed to meet his burden of showing that his father had lacked the mental capacity to sign a deed transferring real…
Social Security Beneficiaries Warned of Scam That Can Lead to “Devastating Financial Losses”
Takeaways The Social Security Administration (SSA) is warning beneficiaries of an impersonation scam with devastating consequences for retirees. Officials say government imposter scams, in which criminals pretend to work for…
How to Prevent Long-Term Care Insurance Claim Denials
Takeaways Understanding your long-term care insurance policy and its specific requirements (benefit triggers, covered services, elimination periods) is crucial to preventing claim denials. Common reasons for claims denials include insufficient…
How Medicare Beneficiaries Can FIght a Hospital Discharge
Takeaways Medicare patients have the right to appeal a hospital discharge decision. Thy must be informed of this right shortly after admission and again before discharge. To fight a discharge,…
What We Know So Far About the New Medicaid Work Requirements
Takeaways A new federal law passed in 2025 requires most low-income adults (ages 19–64) on Medicaid to start meeting work or community engagement requirements (like working, volunteering, or going to…
SSI Recipients Eligible for Discounted Internet Service Through the Lifeline Program
On March 16, 2026 the Social Security Administration published this notice to advocates regarding discounted internet service offered to recipients of SSI, SNAP, and Medicaid benefits: Dear Colleague, As more…
Digital Tools to Protect Older Adults From Financial Abuse
Takeaways Financial abuse of older adults is increasingly digital and results in billions of dollars in losses annually. Digital tools such as password managers and two-factor authentication, which are often…
New SNAP Work Requirements Will Now Affect More Older Adults
Takeaways New federal rules, passed in July 2025, change who must meet work requirements to keep getting SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The age range for people who must meet these…
Do Medicare Benefits Cover Skilled Nursing Care?
Takeaways Medicare Part A covers short-term, medically necessary skilled nursing facility care if you meet specific requirements. Medicare limits this coverage to a maximum of 100 days per benefit period.…
CMS Announces Medicare Premiums for 2026
On November 14, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released notices detailing the Medicare Part A and Part B premiums and deductibles for calendar year 2026: The…
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