The Battle for Medicaid
Why do cuts to Medicaid matter for Americans over 65? Two experts on aging explain why lives are at stake Above photo: Medicaid provides health insurance coverage for more than 82 million Americans. FatCamera/E+ via Getty Images Republicans in Congress intend to cut about US$880 billion in federal health care spending. One of their primary […]
Medicaid 101
What to know about this healthcare safety net Fact checked by Shannon Sparks When someone lands in Sinai Chicago’s emergency department (ED), they are often out of options. While many people in Sinai’s ED have serious injuries or trauma, others go there because they can’t access healthcare any other way. Sinai Chicago, the state’s […]
Long-Term Care Insurance
A buyer’s guide to protecting yourself for future care costs No one wants to think about needing care as we get older, much less about the cost of that care. But, in reality, we may eventually need help managing our daily living — and we will need to pay for that assistance. Long-term care insurance […]
Getting Started with Medicare
A primer to help you consider your needs and understand your options If you’ll be turning 65 soon, it’s time to start thinking about Medicare coverage. Before you enroll, though, take the time to learn about your choices. Your first step is to understand your options. At the simplest level, you have a choice of […]
Care Quandary: Quality Rating Systems Can Help You Make the Best Decisions
By Nancy Maes When your aging parent or loved one starts forgetting to take medications, lets unopened bills pile up, becomes agitated or aggressive, has trouble driving and struggles getting up and down the stairs, they’re showing some of the telltale signs that it’s time to start looking for a health and rehabilitation community (HRC). For […]