Comments on: Thoughts On Managing a Parent’s Illness and Possible Continuing Care Options http://www.girlsjustwannahavefunds.com/2008/04/thoughts-on-managing-a-parent%e2%80%99s-illness-and-possible-continuing-care-options/ Breaking Financial Ceilings One Stiletto At A Time! Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:26:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Mike http://www.girlsjustwannahavefunds.com/2008/04/thoughts-on-managing-a-parent%e2%80%99s-illness-and-possible-continuing-care-options/#comment-858 Mike Mon, 26 May 2008 14:30:50 +0000 http://www.girlsjustwannahavefunds.com/2008/04/thoughts-on-managing-a-parent%e2%80%99s-illness-and-possible-continuing-care-options/#comment-858 Ginger, you mentioned that your FIL had to wait for his SS to kick in. If he is within his first 6 months of turning age 65, you may have some guaranteed health insurance options related to Medicare. The Government requires that medicare supplement health coverage be extended to him without medical underwriting in the first 6 months of him turning 65. It is not free coverage but it can help you offset the major expenses of taking care of charges over and above what Medicare covers. For instance, Plan J covers home health visits and other expenses that Medicare alone would not cover. I am not licensed to practice insurance in your state. However, you may want to check with a licensed agent that specializes in Medicare for help on this. Hope this information is helpful to you. Feel free to contact me if you think I would be able to help you further. <em>Mike's last blog post..<a href='http://medicare.revcoday.com/new-protections-for-ma-and-part-d-beneficiaries-proposed/' rel="nofollow">New protections for MA and Part D beneficiaries proposed</a></em> Ginger, you mentioned that your FIL had to wait for his SS to kick in. If he is within his first 6 months of turning age 65, you may have some guaranteed health insurance options related to Medicare.

The Government requires that medicare supplement health coverage be extended to him without medical underwriting in the first 6 months of him turning 65. It is not free coverage but it can help you offset the major expenses of taking care of charges over and above what Medicare covers.

For instance, Plan J covers home health visits and other expenses that Medicare alone would not cover. I am not licensed to practice insurance in your state. However, you may want to check with a licensed agent that specializes in Medicare for help on this.

Hope this information is helpful to you. Feel free to contact me if you think I would be able to help you further.

Mike’s last blog post..New protections for MA and Part D beneficiaries proposed

]]> By: Raycal http://www.girlsjustwannahavefunds.com/2008/04/thoughts-on-managing-a-parent%e2%80%99s-illness-and-possible-continuing-care-options/#comment-747 Raycal Sat, 03 May 2008 11:52:21 +0000 http://www.girlsjustwannahavefunds.com/2008/04/thoughts-on-managing-a-parent%e2%80%99s-illness-and-possible-continuing-care-options/#comment-747 Thank you for this information. My mother is 74 and I know eventually we will have to take care of her in some form or fashion. I wish your Father in Law a speedy recovery. Growing old ain't easy but it's something we all gotta do. Thank you for this information. My mother is 74 and I know eventually we will have to take care of her in some form or fashion.

I wish your Father in Law a speedy recovery. Growing old ain’t easy but it’s something we all gotta do.

]]> By: Jerry http://www.girlsjustwannahavefunds.com/2008/04/thoughts-on-managing-a-parent%e2%80%99s-illness-and-possible-continuing-care-options/#comment-744 Jerry Fri, 02 May 2008 17:57:37 +0000 http://www.girlsjustwannahavefunds.com/2008/04/thoughts-on-managing-a-parent%e2%80%99s-illness-and-possible-continuing-care-options/#comment-744 This is a sad and quiet trend that happens all over the country. There should be more insurance options to safeguard the family members who have to bear the burden. I hope this problem opens people's eyes and leads to changes in legislation. Jerry www.leads4insurance.com This is a sad and quiet trend that happens all over the country. There should be more insurance options to safeguard the family members who have to bear the burden. I hope this problem opens people’s eyes and leads to changes in legislation.

Jerry
http://www.leads4insurance.com

]]> By: BK http://www.girlsjustwannahavefunds.com/2008/04/thoughts-on-managing-a-parent%e2%80%99s-illness-and-possible-continuing-care-options/#comment-722 BK Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:15:12 +0000 http://www.girlsjustwannahavefunds.com/2008/04/thoughts-on-managing-a-parent%e2%80%99s-illness-and-possible-continuing-care-options/#comment-722 Ginger, if your FIL is eligible for SS he may also be eligible for medicare due to his condition.. Contact SS to see the options for that. I know this is hard on your family. From my experience with medicaid, they are going to assume your FIL is now your dependent and then base his qualifications off of your income.. which will make him not qualify.. I had that happen with my mother. EAP program will direct you to agencies that can possibly help but DEFINITELY contact SS re: medicare. Also if you need assisted living options in this area, let me know. <em>BK's last blog post..<a href='http://weightdownmoneyup.wordpress.com/2008/04/29/bruce-leroy-einstein-jr/'>Bruce Leroy Einstein Jr.</a></em> Ginger, if your FIL is eligible for SS he may also be eligible for medicare due to his condition.. Contact SS to see the options for that. I know this is hard on your family. From my experience with medicaid, they are going to assume your FIL is now your dependent and then base his qualifications off of your income.. which will make him not qualify.. I had that happen with my mother. EAP program will direct you to agencies that can possibly help but DEFINITELY contact SS re: medicare. Also if you need assisted living options in this area, let me know.

BK’s last blog post..Bruce Leroy Einstein Jr.

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