On May 11, 2023, the federal government officially terminated the Covid Public Health Emergency (PHE), consequently bringing an end to a provision of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) that mandated continuous enrollment in Medicaid programs until the conclusion…
Nearly 75 million Americans receive health coverage through Medicaid, the nation's largest health insurance program, including children, pregnant women, parents, seniors, and the disabled. Medicaid is a federal program, but it's administered by the states. To participate in Medicaid, federal…
It is important to make a living will to ensure you are respected in your future medical decisions and plans. Living wills are legal documents defining your healthcare and end-of-life care preferences. Everyone should have an advance directive, as end-of-life…
There are currently more than 51 million Americans over 65, and the number is steadily increasing. Medical and technological advancements allow seniors to live longer and better lives than ever before. The expanding needs of the US aging population are…
Your pet likely holds a special place in your heart as it gives you so much joy and comfort. Since you love them, you give them the best life you can. But what if you were suddenly unable to care…
In 2006, the Pension Protection Act was the last significant change in retirement legislation until the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE) of 2019. The impact of the SECURE Act on some retirees, near-retirees, and their future…
We are living longer now than previous generations, which will prolong our retirement years. Since expenses, taxes, and inflation don’t go away simply because we retire, we need to make sure we have enough money to live comfortably while meeting…
In most cases, discussing the end of one's life is uncomfortable. Avoiding the subject is easier. Since we don’t want to talk about it, many of us don’t make plans for what we want to happen before or after we…
Many aging Americans can live longer and more safely in their homes due to technological advancements such as self-monitoring medical devices, telehealth, and smart homes that utilize the Internet of Things. Elder law and at-home medical technology uses can intersect…
It's common for people to associate estate planning with wills and trusts and passing assets on to children. However, there is another part of estate planning that doesn’t get as much attention. It concerns advance health care planning. Have you…