by Care Answered | Jun 4, 2025 | Care News, Uncategorized
Lately, there’s been a lot of noise in the news about budget fights in Washington, DC, and some scary headlines about possible cuts to programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. If you count on these programs, it’s understandable to feel concerned. But...
by Care Answered | Jun 4, 2025 | Care News, Long Term Care, Medicaid, MLTC, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need, Uncategorized
NHTD is the Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Waiver. It has the same financial requirements as Community Medicaid, but the process can be a bit different. According to the NY State Department of Health: The NHTD waiver program is a home and community-based...
by Care Answered | May 27, 2025 | Care News, Medicare Tips, Medicare Tips You Need to Know, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
There are times when we simply need more days in the hospital. No one wants to stay longer than necessary—extended hospital stays can increase the risk of infection, raise the chance of falls for older adults, and potentially lead to muscle atrophy due to limited...
by Care Answered | May 27, 2025 | Care News, Medicaid, Medicare Tips, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
If you’re like me, there are issues you care deeply about but don’t always know how to make a concrete difference. Sometimes, when we’re faced with multiple concerns demanding our attention, it can feel overwhelming and paralyzing. That’s not a...
by Care Answered | Mar 27, 2025 | Care News, Medicare Tips, Medicare Tips You Need to Know, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
Beginning on March 31, individuals will no longer have the ability to verify their identity with the Social Security Administration via telephone. The only way to verify identity will be online, by visiting https:/www.ssa.gov/my/account/. If unable to verify online,...
by Care Answered | Feb 28, 2025 | Care News, Medicaid, MLTC, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need, Uncategorized
The 2025 Medicaid Income and Resource Limits have been made official. The good news is the limits have increased. Although officially announced a few weeks ago, the guidelines are effective as of January 15, 2025. This can affect the strategies you or your loved one...
