Medicare Advantage plans are a popular alternative to regular Medicare because the plans often offer lower out-of-pocket costs, but buyers need to make sure they know what they are paying for. A government review of Medicare Advantage plans revealed that their provider directories were often
A new Medicare rule will promote earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Medicare will now reimburse primary care doctors who conduct an Alzheimer’s evaluation and offer information about care planning to elderly patients with cognitive impairment. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 5 million Americans
A recent survey found that just 36 percent of adults with minor children had a will. One important function of a will is for parents to name a guardian to care for their children, in the event of their death. Other functions include the distribution
Read this interview with Amy Pickard, founder of “Good to Go!” who has developed an instruction manual for “death duties” associated with someone’s passing like funeral planning and other end of life issues: When Amy Pickard’s mom died in 2012, Pickard found herself totally inundated
Emotions can run high at the death of a family member. If a family member is unhappy with the amount they received (or didn’t receive) under a will, he or she may contest the will. Will contests can drag out for years, keeping all the
Stay sharp in your 70’s and later by socializing and engaging in mind-stimulating activities. The Boston Globe recently published an article discussing the benefits of an active mind for elders. Games, crafts, other activities may safeguard aging brain Boston Globe: Even in your 70s and
The beginning of a new year is a good time to take a look at your estate plan to make sure it is up to date. Less than half of people actually have any estate planning documents in place and many of those people may
Massachusetts Division of Insurance approved rate increases for 16 companies who provide coverage to 55K MA residents. Most policies will increase by 10% over next 4 years. Follow our link for full story. By Deirdre Fernandes | Boston Globe The state Division of Insurance has
There is a shrinking ratio of caregivers to older Americans. Follow our link to the NYT article to learn more about the financial, physical and emotional tolls to these unpaid caregivers and how to help them. Who Will Care for the Caregivers? By Dhruv Khullar
More and more states are switching to a managed care model when dealing with Medicaid long-term care patients, a change that has resulted in a loss of services in some cases. Many states use managed care to deliver care to their regular Medicaid populations, but
Medicare Advantage plans are a popular alternative to regular Medicare because the plans often offer lower out-of-pocket costs, but buyers need to make sure they know what they are paying for. A government review of Medicare Advantage plans revealed that their provider directories were often
A new Medicare rule will promote earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Medicare will now reimburse primary care doctors who conduct an Alzheimer’s evaluation and offer information about care planning to elderly patients with cognitive impairment. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 5 million Americans
A recent survey found that just 36 percent of adults with minor children had a will. One important function of a will is for parents to name a guardian to care for their children, in the event of their death. Other functions include the distribution
Read this interview with Amy Pickard, founder of “Good to Go!” who has developed an instruction manual for “death duties” associated with someone’s passing like funeral planning and other end of life issues: When Amy Pickard’s mom died in 2012, Pickard found herself totally inundated
Emotions can run high at the death of a family member. If a family member is unhappy with the amount they received (or didn’t receive) under a will, he or she may contest the will. Will contests can drag out for years, keeping all the
Stay sharp in your 70’s and later by socializing and engaging in mind-stimulating activities. The Boston Globe recently published an article discussing the benefits of an active mind for elders. Games, crafts, other activities may safeguard aging brain Boston Globe: Even in your 70s and
The beginning of a new year is a good time to take a look at your estate plan to make sure it is up to date. Less than half of people actually have any estate planning documents in place and many of those people may
Massachusetts Division of Insurance approved rate increases for 16 companies who provide coverage to 55K MA residents. Most policies will increase by 10% over next 4 years. Follow our link for full story. By Deirdre Fernandes | Boston Globe The state Division of Insurance has
There is a shrinking ratio of caregivers to older Americans. Follow our link to the NYT article to learn more about the financial, physical and emotional tolls to these unpaid caregivers and how to help them. Who Will Care for the Caregivers? By Dhruv Khullar
More and more states are switching to a managed care model when dealing with Medicaid long-term care patients, a change that has resulted in a loss of services in some cases. Many states use managed care to deliver care to their regular Medicaid populations, but
