This week's SeniorSimple newsletter covers memory care facility touring tips and Medicaid eligibility for assisted living by state.
The Essential Guide to Your Memory Care Tour: Questions That Reveal the True Quality of Care
Navigating Medicaid for Assisted Living: A Guide for Low-Income Seniors
Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans explained for 2026 — how every lettered plan works, the difference between Plan G and Plan N, Medigap vs Medicare Advantage, and when to enroll.
Applying for Medicare in 2026 takes seven clear steps, starting with your seven-month Initial Enrollment Period — the three months before your 65th birthday, your birthday month, and the three months after. This guide walks you through checking whether you're automatically enrolled, signing up online at SSA.gov, choosing between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, adding drug coverage, and confirming everything is in place — so you avoid late penalties and gaps in coverage.
70% of Americans who turn 65 will need some form of long-term care — at an average cost of $9,700/month for a nursing home in 2026. We ranked 5 LTC coverage options (traditional insurance, hybrid policies, short-term care, Medicaid planning, and self-insuring) by cost, flexibility, and who each is right for.
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