Insurance

Medicare prescription drug (Part D) plans can have a coverage gap—called the "donut hole" which limits how much Medicare will pay for your drugs until you pay a certain amount out of pocket. Although the gap has gotten much smaller since Medicare Part D was introduced in 2006, there still may be a difference in what you pay during your initial coverage compared to what you might pay while caught in the coverage gap.  ...

Too many times, adult children struggle – not only with the grief of losing a parent – but also in putting together the financial puzzle their parents may have left for them. Unlike a puzzle that comes with the picture to solve, children often are left with pieces that don’t seem to fit together and are both frustrating and costly to manage. ...

Most of us know that Medicaid and nursing home care expenses are intertwined, but exactly how? If you're exploring ways to pay for a nursing home for a loved one, it's good to understand the basics and how they can vary, state by state. ...

Northeast Ohio Boomer & Beyond, in cooperation with The Normandy Senior Living, is thrilled to bring you Boomer Bash West 2021. The Hawaiian-themed night will include a mix of entertainment, education, meet our editors + trivia fun, raffle/giveaways, complimentary small bites, happy-hour priced cocktails, photo spot fun and much more. It is all about Celebrating Better Living After 50! ...

Long-term care is the care you need if you can’t perform daily activities on your own for an extended period of time. There are a number of different ways that long-term care can be provided. It's a good idea to become familiar with the ins and outs of long-term care before you or a loved one needs it. ...

Medicare is not free; there are premiums and deductibles. If you don't qualify for Medicaid and can't afford a Medigap policy, you may be able to get help paying for the costs of Medicare. ...

Do you know someone who makes a great impact, improving the lives of others in an exceptional way? From housing to healthcare, employment, recreation and more, here's your chance to nominate those who are creatively addressing Better Living After 50!  ...

Unless you already have Medicare, you may not know exactly what it is or what it covers. We get it; why understand something that doesn't affect you? But now may be a good time to learn about this health insurance program to find out how to best utilize your benefits when you need them. ...