Health Care

Gay and lesbian individuals are less prepared financially for retirement than their straight counterparts, according to an exclusive analysis by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

Many of us hold on to an idyllic vision of our golden years, imagining we'll be in good health and living self-sufficiently in our own home.

If insurance costs more after a sleep apnea diagnosis, should you not disclose it?

Rising health-care costs has made long-term care prohibitively expensive for aging Americans. Prolonged hospital stays or long-term care needs like a nursing or rehabilitation home can break budgets, and are generally not fully covered by health insurance or Medicare and Medicaid. So how do we fix this problem?

If a loved one is having trouble remembering to pay the credit card bill or spending money recklessly as a result of Alzheimer's disease, there are steps you can take to protect his or her credit and financial security.

Could you pay more than $200 a day for nursing home care? Most people can't.

A special-needs trust enables you to provide care for a disabled child long after you're gone.

The rising cost of prescription drugs are keeping baby boomers and seniors awake at night. What resources can older adults use when dealing with the rising costs?

We are approaching the end of Medicare’s annual open enrollment period.  This is important to remember because it is often the only time in the year when you can make changes to your Medicare health plan coverage.

Medicare’s annual open enrollment period begins on October 15th and ends December 7th.  With 10,000 baby boomers aging into Medicare daily now is the time to review your coverage and make changes if needed based on your ongoing health needs.

Of the millions of Americans in their 50s who require food assistance to feed themselves and their families, more than half have medical debt.

A recent AARP study found most Americans find maintaining brain health to be very important but very few know how.

This week, millions of Americans are writing a list of New Year’s resolutions.  These promises are usually meant to improve your lifestyle in the New Year, both physically and financially.  

Even if you are satisfied with your current Medicare coverage, it is important to look at other Medicare options in your area.

John Kelly, a nationally recognized health insurance exchange expert, provides tips on what we need to know about the ACA and the second open enrollment period.

Medicare’s open enrollment period, which comes only once a year, is right around the corner.  With 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day in the U.S., Medicare provides health insurance for millions of seniors.  Boomers age 65 and older cannot enroll in the new health insurance plans offered through the state or federal exchange programs under the Affordable Care Act.

Finding the right long-term care facility can be an arduous process, but here’s what experts say should be at the top of the evaluation list.  

Health-care problems tend to become more complex as we age, here are three tips to navigating the increasingly complex health-care system.

Retirement is supposed to be living the good life. But unexpected health-care costs can quickly throw cold water on the dream.

If you though the rules regarding eligibility for claiming Social Security benefits were complicated, wait until you try and tackle Medicare.