by David Edwards | Oct 1, 2020 | EC-MedicarePage, Elder Care Advising
It’s fall, when thoughts turn to spicy pumpkin lattes, crisp colorful leaves, and Medicare Part D. Medicare Part D? Yes! Enrollment starts October 15 and ends December 7, so it’s time to review your current plan or prepare to sign up for a new one, or both. It’s...
by David Edwards | Apr 13, 2020 | EC-MedicarePage
Choosing medical and prescription coverage for retired state employees can be quite complicated. Several years back, the state of Illinois changed how they would handle medical insurance once their retirees became eligible for Medicare. Prior to the change, the state...
by David Edwards | Dec 4, 2018 | Aging Parents, EC-MedicarePage, Elder Care Advising
Edwards Group can help review your Medicare Part D coverage every year. Many people find the process of reviewing and choosing a Medicare plan to be stressful and confusing. It’s exhausting to go through all the options and still not be sure if you’ve chosen the right...
by David Edwards | Aug 29, 2018 | Aging Parents, Counseling, not Documents, EC-MedicarePage, Elder Care Advising
In a recent blog post, we talked about the challenges that our extended lifespan creates these days. Because people are living into their 80’s and 90’s on a regular basis, this creates financial, physical, medical and emotional struggles. Seeing families...
by David Edwards | Aug 7, 2013 | Aging Parents, Asset Protection Trusts, EC-MedicaidPage, EC-MedicarePage, End of Life, Funding and Asset Titling, Long Term Care Risks, Nursing Home
Medicaid and Medicare are two different programs (but with a similar name). Medicaid may help with nursing home costs, as we discussed in a previous case study. Medicare is health insurance that helps seniors pay for doctors, hospital stays and prescriptions. So, does...
