Federal law requires states to seek reimbursement from the assets, usually homes, of people who died after receiving benefits for long-term care.
Category: Elderly
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These Senior Skiers Are Still Chasing Powder in Their 80s and 90s
For the Wild old Bunch of Alta, Utah, getting older means more time for the mountain. And anyone over 80 skis free.
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Apparently Healthy, but Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s?
New criteria could lead to a dementia diagnosis on the basis of a simple blood test, even in the absence of obvious symptoms.
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Low Prices Lure Hong Kongers to China
Hong Kong residents are finding in Shenzhen, the mainland city next door, lower prices, better service and tasty cuisine.
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A Mortgage After 65: A ‘No Brainer’ or a Big Risk?
Fueled by once-low rates, more older Americans have mortgage debt, according to new research. But the downsides can be significant, some experts say.
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Staggering Rise in Catheter Bills Suggests Medicare Scam
Seven medical supply companies made suspicious claims involving thousands of Medicare beneficiaries, an advocacy group found.
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Medicare Recipients Can Save on Drugs in 2024
Federal law set caps on some spending for seniors who are enrolled in Part D prescription drug plans. Those paying for high-cost medicines will benefit.
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Paxlovid Cuts Covid Death Risk. But Those Who Need It Are Not Taking It.
With Covid deaths rising to about 1,500 per week, researchers question why Paxlovid use has remained low among high-risk patients.
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What Does it Mean to ‘Dress Your Age’?
What to wear as you age is a highly personal decision, our critic writes, but certain garments still come with associations and assumptions.
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‘Financial Ruin Is Baked Into the System’: Readers Debate Long-Term Care Costs
Thousands of people shared their experiences and related to the financial drain on families portrayed in the Dying Broke series.
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Difficult Choices for Some Long-Term Care Policyholders
After a settlement of a lawsuit, Genworth, the biggest holder of the policies, said customers could get reduced benefits or face significant increases in premiums.