Seniors and disabled individuals enrolled in Medicare Part A–which covers hospitalization and limited nursing home care and is free for most beneficiaries–do not need to buy a marketplace plan, because they are already meeting the insurance requirements.
Posts Categorized: Elder Care
Secret Money for Senior Veterans
There are some little-known benefits available to senior Veterans.
Is physician-assisted suicide legal in Hawaii?
Dont’ be fooled by the TV commercials and print ads touting physician-assisted suicide in Hawaii.
Dementia and Decision-Making
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 5 million Americans today have Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Thus, it’s likely that you or someone you know has a loved one living with dementia.
Beware of Letters from “Property Transfer Services”
A nationwide scheme for squeezing money out of unsuspecting consumers has raised its ugly head in Hawaii.
Update # 2 on Queens v. Koga
Take some time RIGHT NOW to think about who will be making decisions for you at the end of your life, and how you can best have your wishes carried out.
Is it wrong to plan for Medicaid qualification?
As long as you follow the rules, it’s OK to plan to qualify for a benefit funded by your tax dollars.
Tax Breaks Available for Supporting Elderly Parents
You might be able to claim your parent as a dependent, take a dependency care tax credit, write off your mom or dad’s medical expenses, or get some combination of these tax breaks.
Fiscal Cliff Deal’s Effect on Long-Term Care
At first glance, the budget agreement includes an important trade-off — the creation of a national long term care commission . . .yet, there are elements in the measure creating this panel that are very troublesome.
Update on Queen’s v. Koga
Karen Okada has continued to improve since she was moved to a more supportive environment.