Going to the doctor usually doesn’t allow for casual small talk, as you may only see them once a year. Often, you must explain your ailment quickly and succinctly. You also have to trust that your doctor has your best…
About 70 percent of adults age 65 and older will need long-term care services at some point in their later years. Costs for this type of care can accumulate quickly, but for military veterans and their surviving spouses, help may…
It can be easy to underestimate the amount of money needed to cover health care and long-term care costs after retirement. Without knowing exactly what care will be needed and with the costs of all types of care rising, it…
Medicare is constantly evolving to adapt to the needs of older Americans, and several significant changes have been incorporated into the program in 2025. If you're a Medicare beneficiary — or soon will be — it’s important to understand how…
Hearing loss is common in older adults, but many don’t wear hearing aids. Cost is a leading factor, so if you’re over 65, you may wonder whether or not hearing aids are covered by Medicare. While Original Medicare does not…
MEDICARE 2025 FIGURES MEDICARE PART A: HOSPITAL SERVICES Inpatient hospital deductible $1,676/illness Daily co-insurance $0/day 1-60, $419/day 61-90, $838/day 91-150 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Daily co-insurance amount $0/day 1 - 20, $209.50/day 21 - 100 Part A Premiums for…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the 2025 figures for Medicare. As in 2024, these health care costs have risen. Medicare Part B Changes for 2025 Medicare Part B covers the cost of doctor visits and other…
This originally aired on the Catholic Faith Network’s show CFN Live: https://youtu.be/qjTAXRcQ13Q Navigating the complexities of Medicare can be daunting, and Seniors are confronted with making decisions regarding their health care coverage during the current Medicare Open Enrollment period. Before…
Watch “In The Legal Know” with Vincent J. Russo Vincent appeared on CFN Live on November 14th, 2024 to discuss“Navigating Medicare Open Enrollment (2024)" https://youtu.be/qjTAXRcQ13Q Vincent J. Russo discusses the Annual Open Enrollment Period for Medicare beneficiaries, pros and cons…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three Americans will have a bout of shingles at least once. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful rash that occurs when the same virus that causes chickenpox…