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Updates to Medicare coverage in 2025 include higher costs for Parts A and B, a new option to pay for Part D prescription drugs on a monthly basis, and a cap on out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs. In addition, Medicare…
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Nursing home care costs have been rising over time, with many older Americans who require long-term care unable to afford it.
With proper planning, seniors may be able to rely on Medicaid to pay for this care – and still…
Medicare is a complex program with many benefits. Knowing about the options available to beneficiaries will help you understand and navigate the system. Let’s look at Medicare’s annual wellness visits.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the 2025 figures for Medicare. As in 2024, these health care costs are going up across the board.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially released its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) figures for 2025. These newly issued numbers will have an impact on monthly Social Security benefits payouts for retirees, as well as recipients of Social Security disability…
With the 2024 election quickly approaching, political ads and messages seeking donations are ramping up. Among the many debate topics are ways to support low- and middle-income citizens.
For example, tax credits for working adults with children often take the spotlight.
Since its enactment in 1965, the Older Americans Act (OAA) has guided the priorities and operations of key programs and services for the benefit of older adults across the United States. The OAA’s primary objective is to promote the well-being,…
Medicare open enrollment is on the horizon. Start thinking about changes you may want to make to your coverage. Some significant changes have come along for Medicare, with more taking effect in the near future.
Hearing loss is common in older adults, but many still don’t wear hearing aids. In addition to helping people to hear better, hearing aids have been demonstrated to have a positive impact on physical and mental health.
In the ever-evolving landscape of health care, one critical challenge has been ensuring that Medicare recipients receive the coverage they need without undue financial burdens. A new legislative effort aims to address a particularly perplexing issue: the distinction between hospital…
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