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Your Senior Health Care Bill: $260,000 !

Your Senior Health Care Bill: $260,000 !(0)

March 11, 2010

According to a new study by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, it is estimated that a average couple from the age of 65 until they pass away will need $260,000 to pay for out-of-pocket medical costs and nursing home fees.  Learn more in this article from Inside Elder Care.

Your Senior Health Care Bill: $260,000 !
New Social Security Benefits for Alzheimer’s

New Social Security Benefits for Alzheimer’s

This article from Inside Elder Care informs us about the Social Security Administration’s new Compassionate Allowances Program.  This is a fast-tracking system that will greatly expedite the process of patients being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and start receiving benefits.

Research Group Suggests: Shift Long-Term Care Payment Responsibility from Medicaid to Medicare

Research Group Suggests: Shift Long-Term Care Payment Responsibility from Medicaid to Medicare

This article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News informs us about a recently released policy brief from the research group Mathematica which shows us the best way to coordinate care for long-term care residents who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.

Lessons can be Learned from European Health Systems

Lessons can be Learned from European Health Systems

This article from The Philadelphia Inquirer discusses the myths of European Health Systems.  Should the U.S. change our for-profit health insurance programs ?


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