Find yourself a patient advocate
With declining cognitive capabilities, it will become more and more difficult to sort through complex legal and financial issues. Even if it is just your wish for the CCRC to…
Be wary of facilities that rely heavily on Medicaid reimbursements
A 2017 report by Kaiser Health News notes that nursing homes that rely heavily on Medicaid reimbursements for their funding generally have lower standards of care than those that look to…
Choose a well-managed CCRC
As the CCRC ages, the likelihood of residents needing assistance or skilled nursing care also increases. Reimbursements through Medicaid are likely to come under increasing financial pressure in the years…
Before buying into a CCRC, read the fine print
Once they are ready to move out of their homes, some people look to a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) for housing. CCRCs offer a very attractive transition – from…
Compare plans – or find a broker who covers them all
Perhaps the single best website for comparing the different Medicare Advantage plans is that of the government itself. Look at the CMS websiteThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has…