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Thursday, August 19, 2021

¿Es elegible para el EBB?

…inferior al 135% de las pautas federales de pobreza (en inglés) O si algún miembro del hogar participa en SNAP, Medicaid, Seguridad de Ingreso Suplementario, Asistencia Federal para Vivienda Pública…

Monday, April 17, 2017

8 Options for Affordable Hearing Aids

Medicaid recipients, and members of managed care organizations, health plans and unions (EPIC claims to be the country’s largest provider of hearing benefits). Some employers also offer the EPIC hearing…

Monday, December 3, 2018

Meet a Member: Muriel Beach

…for protecting Medicare and Medicaid, protested the Vietnam War, and helped AIDS patients when others wouldn’t. More recently, the 90-year-old trailblazer has devoted her time and knowledge as the Representative…

Monday, July 13, 2020

Stimulus Check Scams

…to pretend to be from the government to get your money or information. They’ll say they’re from Medicaid or Medicare, offering help getting medicine or equipment, or asking to “verify”…

Monday, April 13, 2020

Stuck At Home Guide: Telemedicine

…for Medicare & Medicaid Services have loosened regulations for telemedicine due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Medicare, coinsurance and deductibles may apply, but some healthcare providers are reducing or…

Thursday, August 19, 2021

Are You Eligible for the EBB?

…any member of the household participates in SNAP, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, Federal Public Housing Assistance, or Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit. Other eligibility criteria include incomes impacted by COVID…

Friday, May 20, 2022

Open Thread Update: Time Bandits

…Older people have more to handle. Besides healthcare, there’s Medicare or Medicaid, taxes (oh, those RMD’s!), insurance, finances and investments (watch that retirement nest egg!), retirement planning, estate planning…and of…

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Five Things to Know about the Affordable Connectivity Program

…in certain government assistance programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, the Federal Public Housing Assistance program, the Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit, and others. If you already receive…

Monday, August 1, 2022

Finding Senior Resources

…sites that help with employment, food, and social isolation. Aging Care.com Aging Care.com: You have probably heard of most of these programs, including Medicare, Medicaid and SSI but it’s helpful…

Friday, April 6, 2018

Navigating Long-term care

…financial requirements, which may impact both assets and income. In most states, Medicaid will cover long-term care only after you’ve spent down your assets. What Does Long-Term Care Insurance Cover?…

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

If You Tweeted, What Would You Tweet the Prez?

…proposals to “Repeal & Replace” Obamacare that include cuts to Medicaid and a steep increase in premiums for those nearing age 65. Since most people who might feel the pain…

Friday, February 10, 2017

Doctor House Calls Are the Next Big Thing

…More and more companies are including telehealth services in their benefit plans. Some 49 state Medicaid programs will reimburse for telehealth video visits. How about Medicare? Original Medicare only covers…