The average Medicare-covered nursing home stay is only 22 days, and Medicare does not pay for non-skilled assistance with ...

A growing group of middle-income elderly people are too rich for government benefits but can't afford long-term care.

At least 80,000 people in Washington will likely be priced out of their coverage beginning in January, the Senate Health and ...

Wade Erickson doesn’t want to seem like an alarmist. But Erickson, CEO of Horizon Healthin South Dakota, has serious concerns ...

CMS issued the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, or PFS, proposed rule on July 14.It includes a 0.75% increase to the ...

By Brad Rhodes  Navigating health care and long-term care costs is one of the most critical components of retirement planning, yet it’s often the most underestimated. Many retirees believe that ...

Some helpful tips that financial professionals can use to increase their chances of selling LTCI to their younger prospects ...

Washington state’s Medicaid spending has quintupled, or increased five times over, since the 2013-15 biennium, according to ...

In the 2013-15 operating budget, Washington state spent $7.85 billion on Medicaid. Spending was evenly split between the federal government and the state. As part of the Medicaid expansion, the ...

Humana could face $1 billion to $3 billion in losses next year, with the star ratings drop in its Medicare Advantage program.

The state’s largest Medicaid provider is laying off staff and eliminating positions due to financial uncertainty.

Understanding the limitations of Original Medicare is crucial for retirees to avoid unexpected expenses. While it covers ...