A Biden administration policy capped the overpayment of Social Security clawbacks at 10%. Then the Trump administration came down hard with its overpayment demands on beneficiaries. Now there’s a quietly introduced change.
When Hospitals Ditch Medicare Advantage Plans, Thousands of Members Get To Leave, Too
But KFF Health News reports some older Americans get lost in the transitions. At least 41 hospital systems have dropped out of 62 Medicare Advantage plans serving all or parts of 25 states since July. Here’s what to do so you don’t lose Medicare coverage.
Will Trump Pitch Sweeping Medicare Part D Prescription Price Plan?
POLITICO reports Trump wanted the ‘most favored nation’ policy in his first term but faced resistance from the pharmaceutical industry and the courts.
Thinking of Claiming Social Security Earlier Than Planned?
Amid political instability, that is the question. Should I throw in the towel and claim my Social Security benefits now—even though it might leave me in a financial dilemma later?
Medicaid Eligibility: Addressing Gifts & Business Investments
Understand the Medicaid look-back period, how gifts and investments impact eligibility, and strategies for recovering assets or paying privately to avoid penalties.
Loans & Medicaid Eligibility: Key Considerations & Traps to Avoid
Learn how Medicaid evaluates private loans for eligibility, the importance of actuarial life expectancy, and why not all loans are treated equally.
Medicaid Lien on Inherited Property? Understanding the 5-Year Rule
Navigating Medicaid eligibility with recent property transfers? Discover how the five-year look-back rule applies and potential ways to avoid penalties on your family home.
Can You Be Held Liable if Your Parent With Dementia Drives?
Explore how states handle elderly drivers with cognitive decline, including license testing requirements, mandatory reporting and family interventions.
Financial Advisers Address Social Security Fears of Clients
More Americans are tapping benefits earlier than ever — but what’s driving this trend, and is it the right move?
