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My husband and I are living in my deceased brother-in-law’s house. The house belongs to my grandchildren, per his will. Can Medicaid take proceeds from this house if my husband has to go to a nursing home?...

Following the death of a family member, you may find yourself needing to sort through many possessions accumulated over the deceased’s lifetime. An estate sale is one way to distribute, quickly and efficiently, those items that you do not want...

At-home COVID tests designed to be more accessible to people who are blind or have low vision are now available for free.

Medigap premiums for plans from insurance companies offering the same benefits vary widely, so it pays to be a smart shopper.

As part of an effort seeking to improve the health and safety of nursing home residents nationwide, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released updated guidance for state agencies.

If medical personnel are able to access your medical history during an emergency, it could mean the difference between life and death.

My mother has incurred significant legal fees with an elder care attorney who is working on a Medicaid application for my dad. The fees are now beyond her ability to pay as she has a limited income and savings. Since...

My mom was in a nursing home for 100 days. She got out of the nursing home, but two weeks later she is back in the hospital with breathing problems. She can't go home because she needs to get stronger,...

An economy that is recovering from the pandemic faster than expected means that the Social Security and Medicare trustees are predicting that both programs’ trust funds will remain solvent longer than they forecast last year.