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Some of the greatest fears about retirement concern long- term care (LTC). Many people worry the need for LTC will deplete their nest eggs and reduce or eliminate the leg- acy left for loved ones. Though they worry about LTC, many people don’t want to talk about it, much less plan for it. One of […]
As an individual ages, a decision must be made about whether or not to buy Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI). Long-term care is the provision of personal services and medical care to someone who is cognitively impaired or can’t perform two or more of the six Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). The ADLs are dressing, bathing, […]
When you’re enrolled in original Medicare, you should have a Medicare supplement, or Medigap, policy. You need to find the right policy for you. In general, you’ll want a Medigap policy because, as the nickname says, it will cover many of the gaps in Medicare Part B coverage. You’ll have higher fixed annual expenses because […]
When you’re enrolled in original Medicare, you should have a Medicare supplement, or Medigap, policy. You need to find the right policy for you. You want a Medigap policy because, as the nickname says, it will cover many of the gaps in Medicare Part B coverage. ou’ll have higher fixed annual expenses because you’ll pay […]
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One of the greatest fears of retirees and pre-retirees is that health-related expenses will cause them to run out of money or leave less of a legacy to their loved ones. That seems to be a realistic possibility. One Medicare expert estimated that about 90% of Medicare beneficiaries pay more out-of-pocket for medical care than […]
Many retirees spend more money out of pocket than they should for medical care. One source concluded that about 90% of Medicare beneficiaries pay more out of pocket than necessary. It is not surprising. Medicare is a complicated program. Since Medicare Open Enrollment is almost here (Oct. 15-Dec. 7), the following are my tips for […]
Planning for long-term care has undergone a revolution in recent years. In the latest episode of Retirement Watch Spotlight Series, I review the current state of long-term care (LTC) and planning for LTC. I consider LTC a great paradox in America, as it is perhaps the most neglected part of retirement planning. It is identified […]
What’s the cost of not planning for your long-term care? Your estate or your children might be required to pay for it. Some little-used laws make this situation possible. Use of these laws increased the last few years, and they are likely to be used more in the future. Either the government or non-government providers […]
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