A Sixty and Me report urges families to organize financial records and share where to find them before a parent or partner needs help.
Scavenger Hunts Are Fun, But Not When It Comes To Your Parents’ OR Your Finances!
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How To Review Your Beneficiaries In One Afternoon
A Sixty and Me report outlines how to check beneficiaries across retirement accounts, insurance and bank accounts—and what rules may vary.
Social Security Overpayments And Appeals: Support For Caregivers
A proposed tool would help caregivers understand Social Security overpayment notices, deadlines and appeal options. It has not been tested or launched.
Private Equity Hospice Buyouts Drive Up Medicare Spending
A Health Affairs study found Medicare spending per hospice stay rose 5.9% after private equity acquisitions, largely alongside longer stays.
Medicare Spending Rises After Private Equity Buys Hospices
A Health Affairs study found Medicare spending rose 5.9% per hospice stay after private equity acquisitions, mainly as stays grew longer.
Medigap Vs. Medicare Open Enrollment: What’s The Difference?
Medicare open enrollment runs yearly, while Medigap’s six-month enrollment protection generally comes once after age 65 and Part B begins.
Cost Of Senior Living In Texas
Texas senior care costs vary by service and location. Seniors Guide reports statewide figures for in-home care, nursing and adult day health care.
Congress Mulls Ways To Fix The Surprise Billing Law
Congress is considering bills to change the No Surprises Act’s disputed payment process, including replacing arbitration or penalizing late payments.
The $12,000 Senior Tax Break You’re Probably Missing In 2026
A temporary federal deduction offers up to $6,000 per eligible senior for 2025–2028, subject to income limits and filing rules.
Poll: Most Older Adults Rush Medicare Choices Despite Major Policy Changes
A University of Michigan poll found 60% of older Medicare enrollees spent under an hour reviewing coverage, while awareness of 2026 changes was limited.
