Understanding the Basics of Medicaid Spend Down
August 29th, 2014 by Passare
How will you pay for long-term or final health care? Financing care is an important End-of-Life management consideration.
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Survival Story: Michael Wallace Beats Rare Brain Condition
August 29th, 2014 by Passare
We’d like to share an inspirational story about a young man who was able to overcome an extremely rare brain condition few doctor’s believed was possible.
Continue ReadingPassare Expert Series Kickoff | Todd Carlson, FDLIC
August 27th, 2014 by Passare
Welcome to the Passare Expert Series, a forum where we give our panel of experts an opportunity to speak directly to you. Today we’d like to introduce Passare contributor Todd Carlson, Vice President of the Funeral Directors Life Insurance Company (FDLIC).
Continue ReadingHow to Preserve Your Family’s Legacy
August 25th, 2014 by Passare
We’d like to share an interesting story that asks the question: are family stories, mementos and keepsakes more important to people than a cash inheritance? Those surveyed in the story say it’s not all about the money.
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Long-Term Care Infographic
August 22nd, 2014 by Passare
With more people in America living longer, the demand for long-term care is expected to rise dramatically in the coming years. Here are some key facts on a little-known aspect of End-of-Life planning.
Continue ReadingWhat to Know About Hospice Care Options
August 21st, 2014 by Passare
If you are caring for a seriously ill loved one, you may be considering hospice. Hospice offers a broad range of services and support to those nearing End-of-Life.
Continue ReadingPassare Expert Series | Jeff Perry
August 20th, 2014 by Passare
Welcome to the Passare Expert Series, a forum where we give our panel of experts an opportunity to speak directly to you. Today we’d like to introduce Passare contributor Jeff Perry, a licensed agent with New York Life Insurance Company.
Continue ReadingIs Long-Term Care Insurance Right For You?
August 19th, 2014 by Passare
We found a story at NPR that examines one of the more difficult choices you will make when planning for End-of-Life: whether to buy long-term care insurance.
Continue ReadingThe Medicare Dilemma: Choosing Between Treatment or Hospice
August 18th, 2014 by Passare
Did you know that seriously ill Medicare patients must discontinue treatments for their illness before they’re eligible to receive hospice benefits?
Continue ReadingDoctors May Get Paid For End-of-Life Planning
August 15th, 2014 by Passare
A recent story in the USA Today reports the federal government may finally reimburse doctors for talking to Medicare patients about their End-of-Life options.
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