Healthcare
Social Workers to the Rescue
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans aged 65 and older will double to over 70 million by 2030. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) reports that this dramatic increase in older Americans will also increase the demand for age related services, programs, and policies. Registered social workers can help with [...]
Good Interview on NPR with Robert Hayes of the Medicare Rights Center
Joanne Silberner of NPR’s All Things Considered does a nice interview with Robert Hayes of the Medicare Rights Center about picking a Medicare Part D plan for 2009. Some meaty information on things you should consider before the end of the year. Listen to the story here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98757630
Need Help Navigating Medicare? SHIP is Not Far From Home
We publish SHF because we’ve spent a lot of time researching on our parents’ behalf and thought people shouldn’t have to wander in the wilderness like we did. Yes, we got some help along the way, and when we did, it was a great stress reducer. That’s why when we find a resource like SHIP [...]
Your State May Have a Prescription Drug Price Finder
We’re big fans of local resources because they tend to do a better job of meeting our specific needs. That’s why we were simultaneously excited and disappointed at the prescription drug price finders we found. A number of states offer tools that will help you find better prices on your prescriptions. We could find twelve [...]
Choosing a Part D Plan? Can You Say Formulary?
Whether your choosing a standalone prescription plan, or a plan that’s part of a Medicare Advantage plan, you’ll need to know what they cover and for how much. That’s where the formulary comes in. A formulary is a list of prescription drugs covered by a drug benefit plan. It’s usually a long list of drugs [...]
‘Five Wishes’ Combines Durable Power of Attorney and Living Will
Many people find it difficult to discuss plans for care at the end of life and thus put off the decisions until it’s too late. While for most, this is something that they think about in old age, adults of every age should consider putting their wishes on paper. The Terri Schiavo case brought this [...]