Most Americans will eventually receive Social Security and Medicare benefits. Each year, the Trustees of the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds release lengthy reports to Congress that assess the health of these important programs. The newest reports, released on April 22, 2020, discuss the current financial condition and ongoing financial challenges that both programs […]
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What Will You Pay for Medicare in 2020?
Medicare premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts change annually. Here’s a look at some of the costs that will apply in 2020 if you’re enrolled in Original Medicare Part A and Part B. Medicare Part B premiums According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), most people with Medicare who receive Social Security benefits […]
Read MoreA New Kind of Long-Term Care Insurance
More than 400,000 long-term-care insurance policies were sold in 1992, according to figures published by The Wall Street Journal. These are the policies that help seniors cover the costs of nursing home stays at the end of life. At least 400,000 additional policies were purchased each year in the subsequent ten years, peaking at about […]
Read MoreInsurance and divorce
Beneficiary designations for life insurance or retirement plans are an often overlooked aspect of estate planning. A change in life circumstances may suggest a need to change those beneficiaries. Beneficiary designations can be the source of estate litigation, as a recent case demonstrates. Ronald and Heidi Lee had been married for ten years when Heidi […]
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