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How Medicaid Covers Home Health Care: The In-Home Services Benefit That Lets Seniors Avoid Nursing Homes While Getting the Medical Care They Need
Healthcare June 19, 2026

How Medicaid Covers Home Health Care: The In-Home Services Benefit That Lets Seniors Avoid Nursing Homes While Getting the Medical Care They Need

Medicaid home health care coverage for seniors can provide skilled nursing, therapy, and personal care at home—often at no cost. Here's how to access it.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
How Medicaid's Look-Back Period Works: What Seniors Need to Know Before Giving Money or Property to Family
Healthcare June 18, 2026

How Medicaid's Look-Back Period Works: What Seniors Need to Know Before Giving Money or Property to Family

Medicaid's five-year look-back period can delay nursing home coverage if you've given away assets. Learn the rules before making any gifts or property transfers.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read
Why Your Medicare Savings Program Application Starts at Your State Medicaid Office — Not Medicare.gov or Social Security
Healthcare June 18, 2026

Why Your Medicare Savings Program Application Starts at Your State Medicaid Office — Not Medicare.gov or Social Security

Millions of Medicare recipients miss out on savings because they apply in the wrong place. Learn where to apply for Medicare Savings Programs through your state Medicaid office.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read
How to Switch to a Community Health Center After Losing Employer Coverage at Retirement
Healthcare June 17, 2026

How to Switch to a Community Health Center After Losing Employer Coverage at Retirement

Just retired and lost your employer health coverage? Learn how to transition your care to an affordable Community Health Center and keep your health on track.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read
When a Provider Bills You Anyway: How QMB Balance Billing Protections Shield Medicare Recipients from Illegal Charges
Healthcare June 15, 2026

When a Provider Bills You Anyway: How QMB Balance Billing Protections Shield Medicare Recipients from Illegal Charges

QMB enrollees are legally protected from out-of-pocket Medicare cost-sharing charges. Learn how to spot illegal balance billing and fight back with confidence.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
How Medicaid Counts Your Spouse's Income and Assets: What Married Seniors Need to Know to Avoid Being Denied Coverage You're Entitled To
Healthcare June 14, 2026

How Medicaid Counts Your Spouse's Income and Assets: What Married Seniors Need to Know to Avoid Being Denied Coverage You're Entitled To

Medicaid spousal impoverishment rules protect the at-home spouse when a partner needs long-term care. Learn how income and asset allowances work and how to apply.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
The Medicare Savings Program Clock Is Ticking: How to Get Benefits Back-Dated So You're Reimbursed for Premiums You Already Paid
Healthcare June 14, 2026

The Medicare Savings Program Clock Is Ticking: How to Get Benefits Back-Dated So You're Reimbursed for Premiums You Already Paid

Medicare Savings Programs can reimburse you for premiums paid months before approval. Learn how to request retroactive coverage and claim money back.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read
How Medicaid Estate Recovery Works After a Senior Dies: What Your Family Needs to Know Before It's Too Late
Healthcare June 13, 2026

How Medicaid Estate Recovery Works After a Senior Dies: What Your Family Needs to Know Before It's Too Late

Medicaid can seek repayment from your estate after you die. Learn how Medicaid estate recovery rules for seniors work and how to protect your family.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
CHIP and Taxes: What Grandparents and Parents Need to Know About Reporting a Child's Coverage at Tax Time
Healthcare June 11, 2026

CHIP and Taxes: What Grandparents and Parents Need to Know About Reporting a Child's Coverage at Tax Time

Wondering if CHIP coverage affects your tax return? Learn how to report a child's CHIP coverage, satisfy ACA requirements, and avoid IRS issues as a grandparent claiming a dependent.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
When a Grandchild Turns 19: How to Prepare for the Day CHIP Coverage Ends and What Comes Next
Healthcare June 10, 2026

When a Grandchild Turns 19: How to Prepare for the Day CHIP Coverage Ends and What Comes Next

CHIP coverage ends when a child turns 19. Learn what grandparents and relative caregivers can do now to avoid a gap in health insurance coverage.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read
Moving to a New State? Here's How It Could Change Your Extra Help Benefits — and What to Do Before You Relocate
Healthcare June 10, 2026

Moving to a New State? Here's How It Could Change Your Extra Help Benefits — and What to Do Before You Relocate

Moving across state lines can affect your Extra Help Medicare benefits in ways many people don't expect. Learn what changes, what stays the same, and how to protect your prescription savings.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
CHIP and Immigration Status: What Grandparents Raising Immigrant Grandchildren Need to Know
Healthcare June 8, 2026

CHIP and Immigration Status: What Grandparents Raising Immigrant Grandchildren Need to Know

If you're raising a grandchild with an immigrant background, you may wonder if they can qualify for CHIP coverage. Here's what you need to know.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
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