by David Powell, D. Min., CEO, Hospice Care of South Carolina The future of health care cost in America cannot… Read more »
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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 »
A Few Things Everyone Should Know About Medicare
When to sign up. You can sign up for Medicare beginning three months before you turn 65, and coverage can start as soon… Read more »
Planning for Healthcare Needs
by Kim Kilday, MBA, MHA People plan their work day, vacations – even grocery shopping trips to maximize coupon savings. Pre-planning… Read more »
Healthy Connections Prime: A New Option for Older Dual Eligibles
The SC Health and Human Services Department has been approved to implement a new pilot program called Healthy Connections Prime for certain… Read more »
Spotting Medicare Fraud
By Vee Daniel, President/CEO, Better Business Bureau of the Upstate It was a perfect storm. The launch of the Affordable… Read more »
Building a Strategy for Long Term Care: Plan Today so You are Prepared for Tomorrow
By Loretta Hartzell Consider: 70 percent of Americans 65 and over will require some form of long term care (LTC)… Read more »
Traditional Medicare Rates for 2014
Beginning January 1, 2014, Medicare Beneficiaries will see changes in their deductibles and co insurance rates for Traditional Medicare. The Medicare… Read more »
