A new study has found that people enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan were more likely to enter a lower-quality nursing home than were people in traditional Medicare.

Is the community spouse's 401(k) considered an asset when the state determines an applicant's eligibility for Medicaid?...

If your Medicare drug plan denies coverage for a drug you need, you don't have to simply accept it. There are several steps you can take to fight the decision.

Can the bank charge me for documents that are required for my elderly mom to qualify for Medicaid benefits?...

A long-term care policyholder has successfully sued her insurance company for breach of contract after the company raised her premiums.

My wife and I drafted our wills with an attorney when our two children were young. We would now like to make some minor tweaks to the will. The attorney who drafted it kept a copy, and we have the...

The choice of beneficiary for IRA, SEP, 401(k) or other retirement plans can have significant tax implications.  Here are some of the rules and concerns when designating beneficiaries.

Does Medicaid consider a promissory note an asset? For example, if I sell my house and I carry the contract, does the mortgage I hold constitute an asset for Medicaid planning purposes? If so, is the asset value based on...

The federal government is issuing new Medicare cards to all Medicare beneficiaries. To prevent fraud and fight identity theft, the new cards will no longer have Social Security numbers on them.