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Medicaid spend down: Pay for more than just medical bills

Medicaid spend down: Pay for more than just medical bills

Since the 1960s, Medicaid has provided health care coverage for low-income people across the United States. For millions of seniors, Medicaid offers financial assistance, helping them to cover the cost of long-term care services. Today, this joint federal-state...

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New bill seeks to lower costs for family caregivers

New bill seeks to lower costs for family caregivers

Recently proposed legislation seeks to offer financial relief for unpaid family caregivers. Introduced in November 2023, the Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act of 2023 is the result of a bipartisan effort to lessen the costs of family caregiving. The American...

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Most workers plan to file early for Social Security

Most workers plan to file early for Social Security

To secure the maximum amount in monthly Social Security retirement benefits, Americans must wait until full retirement age to start receiving their payouts. Results from a 2023 survey show that most of today’s workers know about this stipulation – and yet the vast...

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Medicare benefits 2024: Five positive changes for seniors

Medicare benefits 2024: Five positive changes for seniors

More than 65 million seniors across the country benefit from Medicare, a government health insurance program. When does Medicare start? At age 65, you become eligible for Medicare if you are a U.S. citizen. You do not have to wait until you retire to apply for the...

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7 things to know about working while getting Social Security

7 things to know about working while getting Social Security

From AARP — By Deirdre van Dyk — “Retirement” used to be synonymous with “not working.” Not anymore. More than a quarter of U.S. adults ages 65 to 74 are still in the workforce, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, and that share has been rising...

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What are the different types of Adult Day Care?

What are the different types of Adult Day Care?

Adult day care, also known as adult day services, includes programs that assist seniors in completing activities of daily living, such as bathing, going to the bathroom, and getting dressed. Adult day services also help older adults remain social as they age, an...

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