The New York Times recently published an article detailing the state of long-term care in the United States compared with other countries. Japan assures coverage through mandating the purchase of long-term care insurance by individuals over 40. The Netherlands covers...
A government report projects that costs for nursing home, continuing care retirement communities, and home care will continue to rise in coming years. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) predicts that nursing home and continuing care retirement...
Disagreements between siblings can create problems when planning care for aging parents. Opinions may differ about what type of care parents need. One sibling may feel that other siblings are not taking on their fair share of responsibilities. Some conflicts may stem...
When planning for Medicaid nursing home coverage, annuities can be a powerful tool to protect assets for couples where one spouse is either about to enter a nursing home, or is already in a nursing home and about to apply for Medicaid nursing home coverage. While the...
The VA recently announced that State Veterans Homes will be receiving an additional $1 billion in grants. The money for the grants comes from the passage of the American Rescue Plan of 2021 and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act for...
