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Protect Yourself from Medicare Scams During Open Enrollment

Financial, Scams, SHERPA Advice, Tough Conversations

Medicare Open Enrollment season (October 15 – December 7) brings both opportunities and risks for seniors. While this is a legitimate time to review and update your Medicare coverage, it’s also when scammers specifically target older adults with deceptive marketing tactics and fraudulent schemes. Learn how to recognize common Medicare scams, understand your rights when working with licensed agents, and discover where to find trustworthy help. This comprehensive guide provides the knowledge you need to navigate Open Enrollment safely while protecting your personal information and making informed healthcare decisions.

When Your Senior Parent Needs to Move: A Complete Guide to Finding Help

Caregiver Planning, Financial, SHERPA Advice, Tough Conversations

Moving doesn’t have to be an overwhelming experience for seniors, even when family support is limited. Professional services, community resources, and national organizations provide comprehensive support networks that can make the transition smooth and stress-free.

SHERPA Tips: Navigating Financial Exploitation Risks for Seniors

Caregiver Planning, Financial, In the News, Legal, Scams, SHERPA Advice, Tough Conversations

The Growing Threat Talking about money with your aging parent or loved one can be difficult, but it's increasingly important. Senior financial exploitation is rising at an alarming rate, and awareness is your first line of defense. According to a recent report from...

The Important Medicaid Deadline You Can’t Afford to Miss

Financial

Understanding the Open Enrollment Period (OEP)

The Open Enrollment Period offers a unique opportunity each year for individuals to apply for, renew, or adjust their Medicaid coverage. Consequently, your decisions during this period will shape your healthcare for the entire upcoming year.

Key Dates for 2024 OEP:

Commencement Date: November 1, 2023
Conclusion Date: January 15, 2024
Coverage Commences: January 1, 2024

Tax breaks that reduce in-home senior care costs

Financial, SHERPA Advice

There are a number of tax breaks that are offered to help a senior reduce their related costs for in-home services.

Understanding the Financials in Senior Care

Caregiver Planning, Financial

Understanding the Financials in Senior Care. The cost for care varies and is based on the level of care your loved one needs.

What is a Durable Power of Attorney?

Financial, Legal

A durable power of attorney typically remains in effect until the death of the principal or until the document is revoked.

8 Tips to Make the Most of Your Senior Living Search

Financial, SHERPA Advice

Undertaking a search for senior living is daunting, we present 8 Tips to Make the Most of Your Senior Living Search and avoid costly mistakes.

Reverse Mortgage

Financial

A reverse mortgage enables you to withdraw a portion of your home's equity. This amount varies depending on: Age of youngest borrower or eligible non-borrowing spouse Current interest rate Lesser of appraised value or sale price or mortgage limit A reverse mortgage is...

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Protect Yourself from Medicare Scams During Open Enrollment

When Your Senior Parent Needs to Move: A Complete Guide to Finding Help

SHERPA Tips: Navigating Financial Exploitation Risks for Seniors

The Important Medicaid Deadline You Can’t Afford to Miss

Tax breaks that reduce in-home senior care costs

Understanding the Financials in Senior Care

What is a Durable Power of Attorney?

8 Tips to Make the Most of Your Senior Living Search

Reverse Mortgage

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