The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (a mouthful popularly known as CMS) is the federal agency that oversees Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance …
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The Financial Burden of Aging in Place
While retirement communities and independent living facilities are popular choices for older adults who want to downsize or can no longer manage the upkeep of their family home, surveys confirm …
Continue ReadingIt’s Time to Update Historic Laws that Benefit Older Americans
The last White House Conference on Aging was held in 2015. It commemorated the 80th anniversary of Social Security and the 50th anniversary of Medicare, Medicaid, and the Older Americans …
Continue ReadingIs a Medicare Advantage Plan a Go-To for Seniors?
To avoid late enrollment penalties, seniors who are eligible for Medicare usually sign up at their earliest opportunity. Seniors rarely have a reason not to enroll. Retirees earned Medicare’s hospitalization …
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