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Get your GuideI am executor and power of attorney for my mother who has dementia, is in nursing care, and has run out of assets. I'm applying for Medicaid. We sold my mother's condo and have used those funds to pay for care. There is one remaining asset: Slightly more than 20 years ago, my parents bought a modest house for my sister...
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Learn More About EldercareMedicare generally does not cover routine blood-based Alzheimer's screening tests under current law. That could change with the Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act.
Read moreIf you've logged into a MyChart account or a bank app recently, you've probably had to confirm your identity with a text message or an authentication app. That kind of extra security step has become routine for everyday accounts. But the federal rule that protects electronic health information doesn't currently require it.
Read moreIf you qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, you have the option to enroll in a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP). Not every D-SNP works the same way, and the best plan on paper isn't always the best plan for you.
Read moreA Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) is a type of Medicare Advantage plan designed for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid.
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