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Tag: Medicare
Understanding the Parts of Medicare
by Loretta Hartzell Medicare is a federal health insurance program for the following: people 65 or older, people under 65 with… Read more »
Understanding Medicare Options
by Kirk Matenaer, Medicare and Long Term Care Specialist with Franklin & Associates, Inc. Medicare beneficiaries have two options for… Read more »
Parenting Children and Parents at the Same Time
by Attorney Alyson C. Fudge, Founder of the Lowcountry Law Office on Aging, Mental Health & Disabilities, LLC. As the… Read more »
Changes to Medicare Part A and B in 2015
RALEIGH — Every year, the federal government reevaluates the costs for Medicare Parts A and B to determine if changes need to… Read more »
Hospitals are for Sick People
Help avoid readmission with non-medical in-home care by Lauren Hewitt and Brian Freeman; Owners of Griswold Home Care Hospitals are… Read more »
Sustaining Healthcare Cost Through Utilization of Hospice at End of Life
by David Powell, D. Min., CEO, Hospice Care of South Carolina The future of health care cost in America cannot… Read more »
Know the Difference Between a Hospital Observation Stay and an Independent Stay
by Appalachian Area on Aging ADRC (Aging and Disability Resources Center) (800) 434-4036 www.scupstateadrc.org If you are going in the… Read more »
Long Term Care Expenses – Are They Deductible as a Medical Expense?
by Michael B. Bridges, Attorney; Dobson, Jones, Ball, Phillips & Bridges, P.A. Yes, if certain requirements are satisfied and the… Read more »
Top 5 Most Common Myths on Law and Aging
by Alyson C. Fudge 1. I have a will, so my estate will not go through probate. The whole purpose of a… Read more »