| Nursing Home Residents' Rights |
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| Responding to rising abuse and neglect in nursing homes and other concerns, Congress passed the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 (Act). Given their particular infirmities and needs, nursing home residents are particularly vulnerable to neglect and abuse. More... |
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| MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR NURSING HOME CARE |
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| Most states limit the income a nursing home resident can receive before she is eligible for Medicaid benefits. This limit is usually below the costs of nursing home care. More... |
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| Medicare - Supplemental Health Insurance - Need and Eligibility |
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| There are many items that Original Medicare will not cover under either Part A hospitalization coverage or Part B medical insurance. These include routine care, such as annual medical checkups, eye examinations and corrective wear, dental work, and most immunizations. Items that are not medically reasonable or necessary are also excluded. Examples of these items include cosmetic surgery, private nurses, and personal conveniences. In addition to items that are not covered, Medicare beneficiaries must pay coinsurance, copayments, and deductibles, all of which increase their out-of-pocket costs and create a market for supplemental health insurance. More... |
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| Employment - Senior Corps Programs |
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| One of the programs administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency, is Senior Corps. Senior Corps actually consists of three programs: Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. More... |
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| Charitable Gift Annuities |
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| A charitable gift annuity is exactly what its name implies. It has the benefits of a charitable gift and functions much like any other annuity. The person who will receive the annuity benefit payments transfers assets to a valid 501(c)(3) charity and receives a charitable tax deduction on a portion of the transfer in the year that the transfer is made. More... |
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