Social Security

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2008 federal guidelines for how much money the s...

Most older adults who are married name their spouses to make health care decisions for them should they become incap...

The $2 trillion economic relief package that Congress passed to help Americans deal with the devastating financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic contains some provisions that affect seniors.

This book provides practical advice to help adult children navigate the complex emotional and bureaucratic terrain of caring for their parents.

Is the life of someone over age 70 worth 37 percent less than that of a younger person? Yes, according to a Bush administration policy for calculating the economic benefits of regulations. The administration is now backing away...

Two U.S. District Courts have rejected the Eastern District of Michigan's ruling that private individuals who believe they are not receiving proper benefits under their state's Medicaid program cannot sue state officials.

The Social Security Administration has created a Web site that specifically addresses the concerns of women. Read on . . .

In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that states may use the 'income-first' method to raise the income of spouses of Medicaid applicants to minimum levels. The ruling means that some spouses may be thrown into...

The Court of Appeals of Iowa has ruled that a trust that terminates if it causes a Medicaid applicant to be denied benefits should still be counted among the applicant's assets. More . . .