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Sunday, November 22, 2009

The Effects of Health Care Reform on Long-Term Care: Buried in both the House and Senate health care reform bills are important provisions that would make long-term care more affordable, help the elderly . . .
Medicare's Open Enrollment Season Has Begun: 'Tis the season to be choosy -- time to reassess whether your Medicare plan is working for you. Medicare's open enrollment period began November . . .
How to Prepare When Elderly Parents Move In With Adult Children: More and more parents are moving in with their adult children, and the trend probably won't reverse anytime soon. As...
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I recently put my daughter on my bank accounts. I did this in the event that I took ill and could not pay my bills. I felt it was the easist way for her to handle things if this event occurred, as I am living in another state. Her husband is adamant that I remove her, as he is afraid that it will effect thier credit. Also, if I should have any issues with creditors, they will come after them? Are his... Get the Answer »

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If you remarry, you need to update your estate plan. Find out why... Appealing a Medicare coverage denial is easy, and you have a good chance of winning, so it is worth your while to challenge it. Find out how... Once you have written a new will, in most cases you should destroy your old will, but not always. Read more... Many divorced or widowed seniors receive Social Security from their former spouses, and remarriage can affect benefits. Find out why... Medicare's coverage of nursing home care is quite limited. Learn more ... For Medicaid applicants who are married, only income in the applicant's name is counted in determining eligibility. The spouse's income is not counted. Find out why... If you get help from Medicaid to pay for nursing home care, the state may file a claim against your house after you die. Read more... Most people can't afford to buy a gold-plated long-term care insurance policy that covers any possible need for any number of years. So, what should you cut, the daily benefit amount or the number of years of coverage? Most experts advise cutting the length of coverage. Find out why . . .

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