Breaking News: Thanks to a new decision by the U.S. Department of Education, many people with disabilities will receive automatic student loan forgiveness through the Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Discharge program! What is a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Discharge? If you have a disability and...
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What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a federal program that provides health coverage for certain low-income individuals, including individuals with disabilities and seniors. While a federal program, Medicaid is managed by the states and states contribute to the cost of providing Medicaid. Each state’s Medicaid program has different...
Did you know that an estimated 50 million Americans have preexisting conditions? And when you consider that any medical condition can be considered a preexisting condition, (e.g., heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, allergies, etc.), that number seems low. Before the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare), in most...
We are often asked about how to qualify for Medicare, so we thought that we would share information about the four parts to Medicarecoverage. Today, we’ll be covering how to qualify for Medicare Part A and ways to access premium-free Medicare Part A coverage. What is...
The Extra Help Program is a Medicare program to help people with limited income and resources pay for prescription drug costs, like premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance. Qualifying for the Extra Help Program means that you will get help with: Paying your Medicare Part D drug plan’s...
Often the ways that federal laws, state laws, and employer policies work together are like puzzle pieces fitting together. Except that everyone’s puzzle is going to look a little different, depending on which laws apply to you, which state you live in, and what benefits...
A cancer diagnosis can bring a lot of unexpected expenses. And if you have to take time off work, how do you still pay your bills? Disability insurance can help you manage the costs of a cancer diagnosis. However, navigating the various disability insurance options can...
One common concern after receiving a cancer diagnosis is, “How can I continue to earn a living if cancer leaves me unable to work, either for the short-term or long-term?” Disability insurance can provide you with some income when a medical condition, including cancer, leaves...
Medicare is a government sponsored health insurance program for most people who are 65 years old and older, or for individuals with a disability, who have been collecting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for at least 2 years. Medicare can be confusing to navigate because its...