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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
CHIP and Private Insurance: What Grandparents Need to Know When a Child Has Both
Healthcare June 7, 2026

CHIP and Private Insurance: What Grandparents Need to Know When a Child Has Both

Can a child have CHIP and private insurance at the same time? Yes — and understanding how both work together can save families significant money on children's healthcare.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read
How Inheritance Affects Medicaid Eligibility for Seniors: What You Must Do Immediately to Protect Your Coverage
Healthcare June 7, 2026

How Inheritance Affects Medicaid Eligibility for Seniors: What You Must Do Immediately to Protect Your Coverage

Receiving an inheritance or windfall while on Medicaid can put your coverage at risk. Learn what to report, how fast to act, and how to protect your benefits.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
Your Part D Plan May Be Overcharging You Right Now: How to Tell If Your Pharmacy Isn't Applying Your Extra Help Benefits Correctly
Healthcare June 6, 2026

Your Part D Plan May Be Overcharging You Right Now: How to Tell If Your Pharmacy Isn't Applying Your Extra Help Benefits Correctly

Extra Help Medicare Part D billing errors at the pharmacy are more common than most people realize. Learn how to spot overcharges and get your money back.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
You May Qualify for Extra Help Medicare Eligibility Through a Medicare Savings Program — Even If Social Security Already Said No
Healthcare June 3, 2026

You May Qualify for Extra Help Medicare Eligibility Through a Medicare Savings Program — Even If Social Security Already Said No

Denied Extra Help by Social Security? A state-level Medicare Savings Program may automatically qualify you for prescription drug savings worth thousands per year.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read
Working Part-Time or Collecting a Pension? How Medicare Savings Programs Count — and Don't Count — Different Types of Retirement Income
Healthcare June 2, 2026

Working Part-Time or Collecting a Pension? How Medicare Savings Programs Count — and Don't Count — Different Types of Retirement Income

Not sure if your income is too high for Medicare Savings Programs? Learn which income types count toward eligibility and which do not before you assume you don't qualify.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
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