Does Medicare Cover Alzheimer Facility Care?
Does Medicare Cover Alzheimer Facility Care? Morning, Toni: I read your Medicare column regularly and have never seen you address the issue of paying for an Alzheimer facility care. I am concerned that I may wipe out my 401K or savings if the arises due to long-term...
Does Medicare Pay for a Long-Term Care Need?
Does Medicare Pay for a Long-Term Care Need? Toni: Recently my older sister had a stroke and needs extra care at home. I was told from friends at church that Medicare will help to pay for her at-home care. I cannot find any information about Medicare paying for...
What is the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program?
What is the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program? Toni, I am a financial planner with a client who just received a bill for her mother’s Medicaid Long Term Care that was cared for at her mother’s house instead of a nursing home. Sue is now stuck with a $67,500...
Are You Prepared for An Unexpected Accident or Illness?
Are You Prepared for An Unexpected Accident or Illness? Hi Toni: Recently, I had a bad car wreck and ended up in the hospital with only a minor concussion from hitting the windshield and my wife was not hurt at all. I was surprised when the hospital asked for my...
Will Medicare Cover Long Term Care Issues Caused By COVID-19?
Will Medicare Cover Long Term Care Issues Caused By COVID-19? Morning, Toni: I read your recent article about COVID-19 and Medicare and recently my husband has contacted this terrible virus. He has been in ICU due to his delicate health issues because he is an...
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