Could Opting Out of Medicare Cost You Your Social Security Benefits?

October 29, 2008 · Filed Under Colorado Medicare · Comment 

I came across an interesting read from The Wall Street Journal that may be of interest to our clients and other Colorado seniors…Could withdrawing from Medicare cost you your social security benefits? Read about how one attorney is trying to change this policy and help seniors to protect their benefits.

Medicare and Colorado Nursing Homes…How Much Will Medicare Pay?

February 27, 2008 · Filed Under Colorado Medicaid, Colorado Medicare, Colorado Nursing Homes · Comment 

Over the years, I’ve discovered that most people are confused about how much Medicare (not Medicaid) will pay for nursing home expenses. This post from Elder Law Answers should clear this up:

Many people believe that Medicare covers nursing home stays. In fact Medicare’s coverage of nursing home care is quite limited. Read more