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Everything You Need to Know About the New Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, Part 4

By Medicare Rights Center
  • Financial, Insurance, Legal Matters

Starting January 1, 2006, Medicare will begin offering coverage for prescription drugs under a new part of Medicare (Part D). Read how it works, what it costs, who can apply, etc.

Everything You Need to Know About the New Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, Part 5

By Medicare Rights Center
  • Financial, Insurance, Legal Matters

Starting January 1, 2006, Medicare will begin offering coverage for prescription drugs under a new part of Medicare (Part D). Read how it works, what it costs, who can apply, etc.

Decisions On Choosing A Health Care Proxy

By New York State Department Of Health
  • Caregiver Issues
  • Financial, Insurance, Legal Matters

Description of what a health care proxy is, why it is needed, how to create one and more info on creating one.

AND THE BEAT GOES ON!

By Dr. Gema Hernández
  • Aging
  • Children & Youth
  • Community Services
  • Eldercare
  • Financial, Insurance, Legal Matters
  • Legislation and Advocacy

The author proposes that necessary action be taken to correct the lack of accountability and proper fiscal controls with the Medicaid system. Medicaid fraud has negatively affected the lives of Floridians living in rural and metropolitan areas.

Elders are Becoming Independent Agents

By Dr. Gema Hernández
  • Aging
  • Eldercare
  • Financial, Insurance, Legal Matters
  • Legislation and Advocacy
  • Wellness

The modernization of the Medicare program has become less appealing to elders because it limits their choices. This has led elders to become their own independent agents and less vulnerable to becoming political capital during elections.

Long-Term Health Insurance: It’s Never too Early

By Chris Sparling
  • Financial, Insurance, Legal Matters

The article explains why long term care insurance is a good idea and why it should not be put off or over looked.

The Time To Protect Medicaid Is Now

By Dr. Gema Hernández
  • Financial, Insurance, Legal Matters

The author discusses why it is so important to make sure Medicaid is protected from policy changes that will impact the ability of the middle class to access home and community based services.

POA’s, Medical Personnel and More

By Guest Author
  • Caregiver Issues
  • Caregivers: Experiences & Ideas
  • Financial, Insurance, Legal Matters

This family caregiver shares information on legal matters that can help caregivers.

Get Your Affairs in Order!

By Kathy Bosworth
  • Financial, Insurance, Legal Matters

Are you having a hard time talking to your loved ones about end of life issues? You are not alone. Communication is imperative!

Understanding The New Medicare Prescription And Discount Drug Program

By Dr. David Nganele Ph.D., MBA
  • Caregiver Issues
  • Financial, Insurance, Legal Matters

DrNganele discusses the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement Act, now also known as Medicare Part D. This law is supposed to finally close that gaping hole called xlack of prescription drug coveragex in Medicare.

Story of your life revealed in data you leave behind

By Sydney Tremayne
  • Aging
  • Caregiver Issues
  • Caregivers: Experiences & Ideas
  • Financial, Insurance, Legal Matters

The author suggests writing down what happens in your life and write about your family members. This will help you in the future to make proper decisions in assigning a financial advisor.

Connecting The Dots…

By Dr. Gema Hernández
  • Aging
  • Eldercare
  • Financial, Insurance, Legal Matters

The article discusses the views of Secretary Hernandez of the Department of Elderly Affairs on holding providers accountable for state and federal monies.

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