Takeaways Home care services offer older adults assistance with daily activities, medication management, and transportation, allowing them to age in place as an alternative to assisted living. Hiring professional caregivers…
The Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program is one of four types of Medicare Savings Programs. The QMB Program is also the most comprehensive of the four, as it helps individuals…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
