What are Filial Responsibility Laws?
Have you ever heard of Filial Responsibility Laws? Well you’re not alone, but a recent case in Pennsylvania is getting a lot of us to take a second look at these rarely used and even more rarely discussed laws.
Consider this scenario: Maria is in a car accident that requires she enter a nursing home for rehabilitation. Like many elders, she is unable to cover all the costs of care. With her Medicaid application pending, Maria returns home to Greece where family can help in her care. When she leaves for Greece, Maria owes the nursing home about $100,000. [Read more…]
Social Security retirement benefits by themselves are generally not taxable – but people with even a modest amount of income in addition to their Social Security payments may end up having to pay taxes on their benefits.
Moving an aging parent or loved one into a nursing home can be a difficult and stressful time. You’re likely anxious to get mom or dad finally settled. Before you get ready to sign those admissions papers, though, watch out for mandatory nursing home arbitration clauses hidden within all the fine print. Otherwise, you may not even realize it’s there and sign away your right to take the nursing home to court in the event something tragic happens. 
It’s not uncommon for an assisted living facility to try to force a resident out, or to refuse to renew the person’s lease.
Choosing the best drug plan under Medicare Part D isn’t always easy. Some people just pick the plan with the lowest premium, but that Medicare Part D plan might not be the best value for you, depending on your needs.
A recent study by 
Seniors who have chronic illnesses and disabilities can 
In a major change, the federal government has agreed to provide seniors who have chronic illnesses and disabilities with Medicare coverage for many services … even if those services will simply maintain the person’s present health status and aren’t likely to improve their condition. 
If you have original Medicare, then choosing which doctor you visit can make a big difference in how much you have to pay.
People typically buy long-term care insurance years before they need it. As a result, they’re taking a gamble that the company will still be around when it’s time to pay out. What happens if the long-term care insurance company goes out of business?
