Health Insurance for Seniors

Finding affordable health insurance before age 65 can be tricky, but there are ways to avoid letting your coverage lapse.

Reading explanation of benefits statements is an ongoing task for caregivers who help elderly parents with their healthcare and finances. Use this guide to understand your EOB statements when reviewing your parents' medical insurance bills.

Medical billing errors are surprisingly common, and it is up to you to be diligent about understanding your health insurance coverage and correcting inaccuracies. Know what red flags to look for and how to handle errors before you pay the bills.

Health Insurance companies can make mistakes on claims and bills. These mistakes can be costly to seniors and their caregivers. Use these seven tips to handle mistakes on health insurance bills and claims.

Use this guide to explore all your options, such as insurance coverage, benefits and out-of-pocket sources, that can be used to pay for home care.

Medicare Insurance supplements liked Medigap and Medicare Advantage for your elderly parents.

An Accountable Care Organization is a collection of health care providers who come together and agree to be responsible for the care, quality, and cost of healthcare services for a set group of people.

The CLASS Act, part of the Affordable Care Act, has been halted by the Obama Administration. The CLASS Act was meant to save the government money while giving people the option to purchase affordable long-term care insurance.

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Podiatric issues like arthritis, structural foot deformities and complications from diabetes can make it hard for seniors to find shoes that fit properly. Family caregivers offer tips for finding and affording orthopedic shoes and custom orthotics.

Much misinformation persists among patients and even doctors about being discharged against medical advice. Caregivers and seniors should understand their rights to avoid being pressured into staying in the hospital or consenting to medical procedures.

Cannabis is a hot topic among elders who are weary of prescription drugs and seeking alternatives for managing symptoms like pain and anxiety. But medical marijuana isn’t for everyone—there are medical, legal and financial implications to consider.

This tool locates and provides contact information for prescription drug assistance programs that offer financial aid to people who need help paying for prescription medications.

The world of hospital bills and insurance claims can be confusing, but medical billing advocates are specially trained to help patients and their families make sense of all their paperwork and save money by detecting costly billing errors.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is now offering a new open enrollment period for Medicare Advantage Plans. Each year between January 1 and March 31, seniors can switch to Original Medicare, change Advantage Plans and more.

Low-income seniors with limited assets may be able to receive more comprehensive health care coverage through both Medicare and Medicaid.

Compare each 2016 presidential candidate’s stance on key health care issues based on their statements to the press, in debates and on their campaign websites. Caregivers weigh in on the issues that matter most to their families.

Cut through the confusion with these 4 things to know about buying health insurance on the new online marketplace.

The Supreme Court declared the Affordable Care Act to be constitutional. Here are the basics of what seniors and caregivers need to know about the Affordable Care Act.