The Trump administration is officially rolling back a ban on the use of arbitration agreements by nursing homes that was initiated under President Obama. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a rule that once again allows nursing facilities to use arbitration to settle disputes with residents. Historically, nursing homes increasingly asked — … Continue reading
Hospice care is supposed to help terminally ill patients maintain their quality of life at the end of their life, but two new government reports find that serious problems in some hospices may be actually causing harm to hospice patients. The reports propose that additional safeguards are needed. Medicare provides a comprehensive hospice benefit that … Continue reading
Older Americans with a life insurance policy that they no longer need have the option to sell the policy to investors. These transactions, called “life settlements,” can bring in needed cash, but are they a good idea? If your children are grown and your mortgage paid off, you may decide that there is no longer … Continue reading
Medicaid is an essential state and federal program for individuals and families across the country. Without this program, people with limited funds and resources would be unable to afford their medical expenses. However, the process of signing up for Medicaid is extremely important. It is very easy to make mistakes that can cost you considerable … Continue reading
