Do you want control over your future?
Congratulations on taking a pro-active step in making decisions now for how you would like to be cared for in the future. Ensuring that you have the right plans in place now allows you to take control over your life.
Aging can be a complicated landscape and situations can change in an instant. As you are exploring our resources and information, think of how you want to be cared for in any situation so that you can know what you want or don’t want to happen.
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Insurance
Many people assume that Medicare covers the following services. While there are limited coverages for short-term care, Medicare does not pay for long-term care services.
Medicaid/Medicare
Many people assume that Medicare covers the following services. While there are limited coverages for short-term care, Medicare does not pay for long-term care services.
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Self-pay
Many people assume that Medicare covers the following services. While there are limited coverages for short-term care, Medicare does not pay for long-term care services.
Uninsurable
Many people assume that Medicare covers the following services. While there are limited coverages for short-term care, Medicare does not pay for long-term care services.
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Filing a long term care insurance claim
Many people assume that Medicare covers the following services. While there are limited coverages for short-term care, Medicare does not pay for long-term care services.
Things To Consider
Many people assume that Medicare covers the following services. While there are limited coverages for short-term care, Medicare does not pay for long-term care services.
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