Compare Medicaid and long-term care insurance to determine the best coverage for your needs. Understand key differences in ...

According to health law expert Allison Hoffman, it’s a problem of will.

Long-term care insurance can ensure you have the help you need for day-to-day living. There are three main types of long-term care insurance, and which one is best for you will depend on your ...

While estate planning is often associated with wills and trusts, Medicaid and long-term care plans can play a crucial role in ...

Most Americans think Medicare covers long-term care, the regimen of daily help that many seniors will eventually require. It does not. That basic misunderstanding has retirement experts worried. It ...

I am retiring in June when I turn 70 and my wife, Bonnie, will be 68. Our Medicare issue is that recently we applied for a long-term care plan and were both denied due to our simple health issues. I ...

Many people are surprised to learn that Medicare doesn’t cover long-term care. Once they recover from that surprise, they learn how expensive long-term care is and wonder how they’re going to pay for ...

As you age, your need for assistance, whether it be at home or in a nursing home or assisted living facility, increases. Given the prevalence of long-term care services being required, it's no ...

As life expectancies increase, more and more Americans will need long-term health care services as they age. According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), 70% of adults over age 65 ...

I am retiring in January, when I turn 70 and my wife, Sharon, will be 66. I have heart issues, with atrial fibrillation (AFib), and Sharon is a diabetic. Last month, we each applied for a long-term ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will soon require all Medicare Advantage plans to submit data on initial coverage decisions and appeals they process.