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Daily Digest: Colorado health insurance seller seeks refund, and 9 other stories

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Your daily resource for late-breaking news, upcoming events, the Denver weather forecast, Denver traffic information, and the stories that will be talked about on Friday, May 15, 2015. Reported by Denver Post 13 hours ago.

Colorado's health exchange board votes in two fee hikes

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Despite fury from lawmakers the day before, Colorado’s health exchange board voted on Thursday to collect millions of additional dollars from all Colorado health insurance customers, even those who have nothing to do with the exchange. On top of that “broad market assessment,” the board also voted to more than double the user fees levied on people who buy insurance through Colorado’s exchange. Those user fees will rise from 1.4 percent to 3.5 percent on each plan sold through the exchange. The… Reported by bizjournals 9 hours ago.

Romoff: Consumers win in Highmark-UPMC split

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A Highmark-UPMC contract truce would hurt consumers and dent western Pennsylvania’s economy, UPMC President and CEO Jeffrey Romoff said in a rare interview. The messy divorce between the health insurance and hospital network giants is benefiting consumers and businesses with lower health insurance premiums than would otherwise be possible, he said Wednesday. A Highmark-UPMC contract might reassure Highmark members with in-network access to UPMC doctors and hospitals, but it would result in the… Reported by bizjournals 9 hours ago.

Saint Joseph Health System Unites Regional Health Ministry

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Continuing the healing legacy of the Sisters of the Holy Cross and the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, the formation of Saint Joseph Health System was announced today.

Mishawaka, Ind. (PRWEB) May 15, 2015

Continuing the healing legacy of the Sisters of the Holy Cross and the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, the formation of Saint Joseph Health System was announced today.

In addition to acute hospital care, Saint Joseph Health System will provide community wellness, physical rehabilitation, physician clinics, home care, skilled nursing care, outpatient services, independent and assisted senior living, memory care and affordable senior apartments.

Saint Joseph Health System will unite all of the Trinity Health regional ministries in Michiana into one coordinated health system. Saint Joseph Health System includes the following:·     254-bed acute-care hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center
·     58-bed acute-care hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center
·     40-bed Saint Joseph Rehabilitation Institute
·     More than 85 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network
·     Community health centers and additional points of access
·     St. Paul’s, a Sanctuary Senior Living Community, with 368 suites for independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation and wellness and memory care
·     Holy Cross, a Sanctuary Senior Living Community, with 168 suites for rehabilitation and wellness and skilled nursing care
·     Trinity Tower, a Sanctuary Senior Living Community, with 84 affordable senior apartments
·     Health Insurance Services
·     VNA Home Care

After the unification, Saint Joseph Health System will provide healthcare at every stage of a patient’s life. The members of the Saint Joseph Health System family will provide exceptional faith-based care to every man, woman and child who needs it, said Albert Gutierrez, Saint Joseph Health System president and CEO.

“We are proud to bring together the strengths of all these organizations to guide members of our community through some of the most significant moments of their lives,” Gutierrez said. “All of these organizations are born from the same unwavering faith-based mission, to care for your unique physical, emotional and spiritual needs.”

Saint Joseph Health System will serve more than 200,000 members of the Michiana community each year. Saint Joseph Health System is a regional health ministry of Trinity Health.

To learn more about Saint Joseph Health System, visit sjmed.com.

About Saint Joseph Health System
Saint Joseph Health System (SJHS) is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in North Central Indiana that offers acute-based hospital care and post-acute services including: community wellness, physical rehabilitation, home care, skilled nursing care, physician clinics, outpatient services, independent and assisted senior living, memory care and affordable senior apartments. SJHS includes: Mishawaka Medical Center; Plymouth Medical Center; Rehabilitation Institute; Outpatient services of the Elm Road Medical Campus; Health Insurance Services; Saint Joseph Physician Network; VNA Home Care; and the Sanctuary Senior Living Communities at St. Paul's, Holy Cross and Trinity Tower. SJHS serves more than 200,000 members of the Michiana community annually. SJHS is a Regional Health Ministry of Trinity Health in Livonia, Mich.

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The Tax Reform Merry-Go-Round

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Just about everyone with an opinion on politics and the economy believes the time is long overdue for a major overhaul of the tax code - everyone that is except the legislators in Congress who would have to do the overhauling and would probably rather get run over by a truck. Congress views tax reform the same way soldiers view land mines and with the same reason. They know how easy it is to set one off and the potential implications thereof.

To have any meaning and impact, serious tax reform would entail review and elimination, or at least significant adjustment, of an array of tax benefits that have accrued over the years making the tax code ever more complicated and draining needed revenues from Uncle Sam's coffers. Easy to say; not so easy to do.

The biggest tax dodge of all is the deduction for health insurance. Almost all working people get health insurance through their employers. It is a significant part of their pay that they do not pay taxes on. It would take a brave legislator to tamper with that.The next biggest item would have to be the home mortgage deduction. Rich people make out like bandits on their big first and second homes, but the vast majority of middle class workers also depend on it. Here, too, legislators who wish to remain in office must tread lightly.

And what about deductions for donations to charity? Who would take that away from the people? Not any politician who wishes to remain in office.

Picking on business doesn't get much easier. Two of the biggest business deductions are those for research and development and depreciation of capital investments. These do not benefit you and me directly but I personally believe these are absolutely vital to the vigor of our economy. We cannot compete with other nations on labor costs. We need to maintain our lead in innovation so we need lots of R&D and we also need to constantly update our capital equipment so we need attractive write-offs for such investments. We also want to encourage investment in advanced training of workers to close the skills gap. The public at large may not get too worked up about these sorts of deductions, but you can be sure businesses do. The politicians who depend on political contributions from business people - which is to say just about all of them - will get an earful if they start to trifle with tax provisions like that.

There is a lot to be said in favor of a simple tax code that everyone can understand, and without question we lose vast sums of revenue due to obscure tax provisions carefully designed to benefit specific people and companies. Our tax code has become so complex that we must employ legions of tax experts to help taxpayers - individuals and companies - make sure they pay no more than what they rightfully owe. This is a major diversion of resources that adds nothing to our productivity and national wealth.

But to clean up this mess without throwing the baby out with the bathwater would require the wisdom of Solomon, the brilliance of Einstein and the patience of Lincoln - qualities which are in short supply in the nation's capital today.

Lt. Gen. Clarence E. "Mac" McKnight, Jr., (USA-Ret) is the author of "From Pigeons to Tweets: A General Who Led Dramatic Change in Military Communications", published by The History Publishing Company.

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Colorado health insurance exchange's new CEO undaunted

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Kevin Patterson, the new interim CEO of the state health insurance exchange, said he's there "until they tell me they don't want me anymore. Reported by Denver Post 4 hours ago.

Healing a Child's Broken Heart

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It’s always very challenging for a parent when their child has a serious health condition. It’s even more challenging when their child has a serious condition but has no health insurance to cover the needed care and emergencies. Both were true for one Texas mother whose 12-year-old daughter Evelyn was diagnosed with a heart defect. Evelyn often ended up at her school nurse’s office complaining of shortness of breath. When the nurse encouraged her mother to take her in to the doctor, Evelyn’s mother, who bakes cakes for a living, explained that Evelyn was uninsured and she couldn’t afford the specialist fees that ran into the hundreds of dollars per visit. But the nurse had attended a presentation for school district staff on the importance of connecting students to available health coverage and knew she could put Evelyn’s family in touch with an outreach worker from the Children’s Defense Fund-Texas office to help her apply for insurance.

CDF-Texas helped Evelyn’s mother with her application and with the critical follow up after the first application was misfiled. Once those steps were taken the family was rightfully approved and Evelyn was finally able to obtain the health care she desperately needed. Soon after she had open heart surgery to replace a non-functional heart valve. Specialists at the Pediatric Heart Clinic told Evelyn’s family she was very lucky to have had the surgery when she did. Her mother says, “It was not about luck, it was a blessing!” Evelyn’s family says they feel happy and blessed to have had help applying for health coverage when it seemed they had no hope.

Evelyn is one of millions of children whose story now has a happier ending. This year marks the 50^th anniversary of the Medicaid program, which together with the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) has brought the number of uninsured children to an historic low. Medicaid and CHIP provide comprehensive and affordable health coverage to more than 44 million children—that’s 57 percent of all children in America. With the new coverage options offered by the Affordable Care Act, 93 percent of all children now have health coverage.

But we can never stop working to reach children like Evelyn who haven’t yet been connected to coverage. More than 5.2 million children under age 18 were uninsured in 2013. The overwhelming majority live with working parents and are citizens. More than a third live in three states—California, Texas, and Florida. Uninsured children are more likely to be children of color, children ages 13-18, and children who live in rural areas. More than half —3.7 million—are eligible for Medicaid or CHIP but not yet enrolled.

That’s why CDF continues to work, in partnership with AASA, The School Superintendents Association, to encourage school districts to help get all students the health coverage they need to learn and succeed in school. Our goal is to make school-based child health outreach and enrollment a routine and ongoing part of school district operations. The model is built around a basic question districts add to their school registration materials: “Does your child have health insurance?” Parents who answer “no” or “don’t know” are flagged and receive information from school district staff on Medicaid, CHIP, or other health coverage options. But it doesn’t stop there. Parents also can receive application assistance and often are introduced to community partners to help them successfully navigate the enrollment process the way Evelyn’s mother was connected in Texas.

CDF-Texas with its partners pioneered this technique in the Houston Independent School District almost a decade ago and since then CDF and AASA have partnered with districts in California, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi, including small and large, urban, rural, and suburban school systems, serving elementary through high schools with a rainbow of  Black, Latino, Asian, and White students. Superintendents, principals, teachers, school nurses and other staff have gained a clearer understanding of the critical links between children’s health, school attendance, and ability to achieve in school. Many are now leading public education efforts to engage parents and the broader community in events geared to health and wellness. Keeping children healthy is a win for everyone. *Dr. Kavin Dotson*As Dr. Kavin Dotson, Director of Student Services for the Lynwood Unified School District in California, put it at a recent convening at CDF Haley Farm in Tennessee, “we were unaware of the fact that there were so many students in our district that did not have health insurance.” He now believes that “every school in our country is going to make a 100 percent commitment to ensure that all students are enrolled in some type of health insurance that will meet their health needs.

You too can take action now to spread the word about the importance of health coverage in your own communities with help from the Connecting Kids to Coverage national campaign. Through the end of this month it has print materials and TV and radio ads in English and Spanish that you can customize to reach parents and others assisting children. Children can enroll in CHIP or Medicaid at any time.

How frustrating it is that at the very same time we are celebrating Medicaid’s long and successful history and the recent bipartisan two-year CHIP funding extension and building on successful outreach and enrollment strategies, these critical child health programs are under attack in Congress. The fiscal year 2016 budget resolution proposes deep cuts in Medicaid and structural changes in both Medicaid and CHIP that will jeopardize their reach and make it even more difficult for many more children like Evelyn to get the coverage and care they desperately need. But there’s still time to demand that Congress stop the cuts and efforts to dismantle the structure of Medicaid and CHIP. Why would they fool around with something that is working so well for parents and children? All of us must work together to move forward not backwards to make sure all children get the health care they need to live and learn and thrive.

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Iowa Mother Stranded In Hong Kong After Prematurely Giving Birth To Her Son

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Iowa Mother Stranded In Hong Kong After Prematurely Giving Birth To Her Son Iowa Mother Stranded In Hong Kong After Prematurely Giving Birth To Her Son
Iowa Mother Stranded In Hong Kong After Prematurely Giving Birth To Her Son
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Wendy Morrow was 7 months pregnant when her water broke at Hong Kong International Airport. She and her sister Sara Pippett were on their way to Xiamen, China, for their brother’s wedding, but Wendy got stuck in Hong Kong because her U.S. health insurance wouldn’t cover the cost of baby Kyuss’s birth.

With an unpaid hospital bill $20,000, the hospital withheld a birth certificate so the U.S. embassy couldn’t issue a passport for Wendy’s newborn son. Every day, an additional $1,600 is tacked on to the original bill.

Kyuss was born 8 weeks premature, so he is in an incubator at Princess Margaret Hospital. Tina Morrow, Wendy’s other sister, created an online fundraiser for the family, which has currently raised a little more than $12,500 to help get Wendy and Kyuss home to Iowa.

Frustrated by the lack of support from Medicare/Medicaid, Wendy’s family reached out to politicians, including Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, who told them in an email that his office would try to make an inquiry on the family's behalf. 

Luckily, this story has a happy ending. Today, the family received word Kyuss would get a birth certificate tomorrow, thanks in part to the widespread media attention.

"I cannot believe the hospital just called us and said they are releasing the birth certificate to us now!" Pippett told CNN in an email.

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INSIDE WASHINGTON: Insurers pass tax along to the states

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The thinking went: Because insurers would gain a windfall of customers, they ought to help pay for the expansion of coverage. The federal government issued guidance in October requiring states to build the tax into what they pay for-profit Medicaid health plans that serve low-income people. State taxpayers end up the biggest losers, without any added benefit to their state's low-income Medicaid patients. The health law tax is not deductible for the insurance companies when they file their corporate income taxes, and state governments must kick in extra to cover that cost, too. The fee on health insurance companies was one of several new taxes Congress used to pay for the health care law. Most nonprofit insurers are exempt, but there's no exemption for profit-making Medicaid managed care companies that collect payments from state governments with the promise of providing better care at lower costs. Reported by SeattlePI.com 13 hours ago.

It turns out Ted Cruz does not get his insurance through Obamacare

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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) wants to kill Obamacare, but he admitted that he might have to sign up for it after his wife took a leave from her job and its benefits.As it turns out, Cruz never signed up for Obamacare. He purchased his family's health insurance off the open market. Reported by Washington Post 8 hours ago.

What nearly dying taught Kevin Colleran, a 34-year-old former Facebook exec, about life

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What nearly dying taught Kevin Colleran, a 34-year-old former Facebook exec, about life Kevin Colleran has accomplished a lot in 34 years.

He graduated from Babson College and joined Facebook as one of the company's first ten employees. While there, he made built a great ad sales team, made a lot of money, married his wife Erica and made a lot of friends. Now he's a partner at Slow Ventures, an $80 million startup investment fund.

But a few months ago, Colleran almost lost everything.

On February 27, Colleran was crossing the snow-filled streets of Boston to pick up breakfast. He saw a truck make a left hand turn and thought: I'm about to get run over.

Colleran did get hit, but he walked away from the scene seemingly unharmed. Two hours later, he began to vomit and was rushed to the hospital. CT scans revealed that the former Facebook executive had severe internal bleeding in his brain. If he hadn't admitted himself to the hospital, he would have become brain dead or died within a few hours. 

The first thing Colleran did when he woke up was take a selfie. With his sense of humor still in tact, he wrote the caption, "Big Day," and posted it to Facebook. Then he turned to his doctors and said, "Hey guys, is this a bad time to mention that I don’t have health insurance?"

The next thing Colleran did was reflect on his life. Colleran realized something significant, which he shared with Babson's 2015 graduates in a commencement speech Saturday morning.

"I woke up from surgery and saw my wife and family by my side," Colleran said. "Immediately, I took a selfie (and put it on Facebook, of course), happy to be alive and happier to share my story with all of my friends. Because, as I think about it, there is NOTHING I would change."

Colleran realized that feeling, having no regrets, is the best possible measure of success in life. 

"Now, I would not wish any of you to EVER get hit by a bus," Colleran told the graduates. "But I do hope that you live your life in a way that leaves you without regrets. Build your career and develop friendships and relationships in a way that—when you DO have a reason to look back on it all—there’s nothing you would change."

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7 Scams That Can Destroy Your Finances

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*SPECIAL FROM* Grandparents.com

Identity theft, imposter scams, charity scams, Medicare scams—the ways crooks have devised to bilk you out of your money seem endless. And the amount of money they take is staggering. In 2012 (the most recent statistics available) there were 16.6 million victims of identity theft alone, who suffered over $24.7 billion in financial loss, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics Identity Theft Survey. Consumers also reported over $223 million in losses between 2012 until May 31, 2014 from imposter scams (thieves pretending to be everything from a grandchild who needs money, to a telemarketer saying you've won a prize), according to the Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency.

"Imposter scams and identity theft are the most reported crimes to the FTC," says Lisa Schifferle, an attorney in the consumer and education division of the FTC. "These scams cut across all age groups." Contrary to what you may have heard, "older adults don't tend to be victimized at any higher rates that other groups," says Schifferle. However, older adults may feel like they are being rude or disrespectful by getting off the phone when getting a scam call, which could make you more of a target.

How do you protect yourself? We've highlighted seven of the most common scams and tell you what you should watch out for.

*1. Identity theft.*
Identity theft is so widespread you probably know someone who it has happened to, maybe even yourself. With identity theft, the thief steals your personal information, credit card number, ATM number or other information through a variety of ways. They use your information to buy goods and services, open new credit cards or take money out of your account. "With identity theft there aren't many reg flag warnings until it happens," says Schifferle. "When it does, you'll see charges you didn't expect on your bills, or get a bill in someone else's name." Identity theft can wreak havoc on your credit rating, and be a real headache to clear up with your bank and credit card companies.

*Protect yourself:* It's always best to protect personal information by shredding mail and documents you don't need. Since so much of identity theft is internet-based, make sure your virus software is up to date on your computer. When it comes to passwords, it may be easier to have one password for all your online accounts, but it's safer to have different passwords for every account. "Go over all charges on your credit card and bank statements every month, and don't let mail pile up," says Schifferle. And if you do see charges that don't make sense, call the company or your bank as soon as possible to alert them. You can also go to idtheft.gov to find out about setting up a fraud alert for your accounts and getting a copy of your most recent credit report.

*2. Grandparents scam. *
This scam started several years ago and is still going strong. It cleverly plays on your emotions as a grandparent. With this scam, someone will call pretending to be a grandchild, saying something like, "Hello Grandma, it's me." The grandparent says something like, "James, is that you?" so the scammer doesn't need to identify himself. The scammer then goes on to say that he is in trouble and needs money wired or mailed to him immediately, and not to tell his parents. "Thanks to the Internet and social networking sites, a criminal can sometimes uncover personal information about their targets, which makes the impersonations more believable," according to the FBI web site. "For example, the actual grandson may mention on his social networking site that he’s a photographer who often travels to Mexico. When contacting the grandparents, the phony grandson will say he’s calling from Mexico, where someone stole his camera equipment and passport."

*Protect yourself: *Don't get wrapped up in the frantic nature of the call, even if the caller seems harried and upset. Instead, take your time and say you need to contact other family members or someone else you trust to check out the story. Then hang up.

*3. IRS scam.*
"This year we've seen a huge rise in IRS scams where a caller pretends to be from the IRS and tells the person on the other end of the phone that they owe back taxes and must pay them immediately," says Schifferle. "Scammers threaten that if the bill isn't paid, the person will go to jail." The scammers usually demand that the person buy a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer and put a large amount on the card and send it to the scammer. Unnerved, the victim complies. So far, victims of IRS imposter scams have paid $15.2 million to scammers, as of January 2015, according to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.

*Protect yourself: *The most important thing to know, says Schifferie, is that the IRS will never call you and demand payment. The real IRS will generally contact you by mail. The other thing to know: If someone asks you to pay with a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer, chances are good that it's a scam call. If you do get an IRS call that seems suspicious, report it to the office of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 800-366-4484. And if you think you owe money to the IRS, the FTC suggests calling them at 800-829-1040 or go to irs.gov.

*4. Charity scams. *
Charity scams often play off current events—disasters around the world where people need immediate assistance. Typically, the scammer will call saying he or she is representing what sounds like a legitimate charity. They'll ask you for a donation and press that the charity needs help right away. They will often ask for a wire transfer or even cash or check, sending a courier to get it, according to the FTC.

*Protect yourself:* One way to suss out if the call is real is to ask for information about the charity. Often times scammers will refuse to answer your questions about the charity or provide more information. Tell them that you won't give a donation until you get the information and have time to look over the charity. If information does come in the mail, check out the charity online and do research to see if it's legitimate.

*5. Win the lottery. *
Someone calls to inform you that you have won a prize or a lottery, and they are so excited that it makes you excited. They'll then say that all you need to do to collect your winnings is to pay fees or taxes, which you can do by giving them your credit card number or bank account number. That should be a red flag. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't.

*Protect yourself:* "Don't ever give out your personal info unless you know who you're talking to," says Schifferle. If they have initiated the call, tell them that you'll call them back to make sure the call is real. "Don't use a link or number they give you, look it up yourself to be safe," she says.

*6. Medicare scam.*
There are several ways scammers try to trick people when it comes to Medicare. A scammer can call pretending to represent Medicare and ask for your Medicare number or social security number. The scammer can also call or stop by your house unannounced trying to sell you insurance, services or medical equipment, again asking for your social security number or Medicare number. "People give the number, but they never get the equipment or services. Your health insurance is paying for services you're not receiving, and the scammer is pocketing the money," says Jason Echols, Health Care Consumer Protection Coordinator in Illinois for the nonprofit group Age Options. "This becomes a bigger problem if you legitimately need services, your doctor tries to put them through, and the legitimate claim gets denied by Medicare because it looks like you're already getting services."

*Protect yourself: *"Never give our your social security number or Medicare number," says Echols. Medicare would never ask you for it over the phone. "And always look at your Medicare summary notice, which shows everything that's been billed to your account." If you see suspicious charges, talk to your doctor, the hospital where you may have received services, and contact Senior Medicare Patrol in your state to report potential fraud.

*7. Cemetery & funeral scams.*
Sometimes disreputable funeral homes can take advantage of a grieving family. The funeral home can overcharge for services, have the family buy an expensive casket, even if the deceased is being cremated, or add unnecessary charges to the bill.

*Protect yourself:* Do some planning beforehand which will allow you to gather information and talk to several different funeral homes about cost and options. "Educate yourself fully about caskets before you buy one, and understand that caskets are not required for direct cremations," says the FBI web page on common fraud schemes. Also make decisions with other family members to get their perspective, and read all contracts before you sign them.

*Helpful Resources*· Do Not Call Registry - Sign up on the Federal Trade Commission's registry, and most telemarketers should stop calling your home within 31 days. Find out more here.· Pass it on - Learn about other scams you should watch out for with this program designed for seniors by the FTC. Find out more here.· Idtheft.gov - Find out what steps to take if your identity is stolen. Find out more here.· FTC Complaint Assistant - Report a scam and file a complaint. Find out more here.· Internet Crime Complaint Center - File a complaint about a cyber or email crime with the FBI. Find out more here.· Senior Medicare Patrol - Report fraudulent Medicare activity. Find out more here.
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Ted Cruz Spurns Obamacare for Private Health Insurance

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Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has not signed up for Obamacare after all - and he's going to keep talking about abolishing it during his 2016 Republican presidential campaign. Cruz and his wife, Heidi, bought a private health plan from Texas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, campaign... Reported by Newsmax 4 hours ago.

Head Lice Spreads Through Florida Schools According to Lice Troopers; Here's What Parents Need to Know

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With recent head lice outbreaks in Miami Dade area schools, there are a few things parents should know about dealing with this common childhood parasite.

Miami, Florida (PRWEB) May 17, 2015

Local Miami-Dade area lice removal company has reported an increase in the number of cases of head lice across schools in south Florida. While as of yet there is no need to panic over a full-blown lice epidemic, parents are looking to do whatever they can to avoid it, or at the very least, get rid of it as quickly as possible. Here’s what parents should know about head lice.

Each year, between 6 and 12 million individuals will suffer a case of head lice. It isn't typically a dangerous situation, but it does require attention as they do not go away on their own; the longer they are left without treatment, the more they multiply, causing distress to the individual and increasing the chances of spreading the condition to others.

The head louse is a parasite which passes via head-to-head contact or via items that come in contact with the hair such as hairbrushes, towels, bedding, hats, scarves, coats and sports equipment such as helmets. The first step in avoiding the condition is to try to avoid sharing these items with others, but in a school setting, eliminating this kind of contact can be difficult, if not impossible. Once even one louse makes its way to an individual’s hair, it begins to work its way toward the scalp, multiplying and laying eggs that will multiply its number.

The key is to do the best you can in minimizing contact, while screening children regularly. The sooner a case of head lice is discovered, the easier it is to deal with, minimizing your child’s distress as well as the risk of spreading it to others. While some parents will choose over-the-counter methods or will experiment with any number of home remedies, parents are increasingly looking to professional lice removal services to take care of the problem.

Lice removal services, such as Lice Troopers, which operates in the Miami Dade area, as well as in other locations nationwide, eliminate the stress and hassle of dealing with lice - no endless combing or searching for the treatment that is finally going to work. When parents call Lice Troopers, for example, they know they’re getting a treatment that is safe, all-natural and even guaranteed after just one treatment.

Lice Troopers has even recently expanded to accommodate the growing demand in the South Florida area. Their newest clinic is located at 2100 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, Florida 33134, with their original Bay Harbor Islands location at 1005 Kane Concourse, Suite 212, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154. Lice Troopers will be opening their third location at 5735 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33021. The company also provides services in-home, or on location at another specified location—a favorite service among busy parents.

Lice Troopers is the all-natural, guaranteed Head Lice Removal Service™ that manually removes the head louse parasite safely and discreetly in child-friendly salon settings, or other chosen location. Providing safe solutions for frantic families, the Lice Troopers team has successfully treated thousands of families nationwide, with services widely recommended by pediatricians and reimbursed by many major health insurance carriers, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts. Reported by PRWeb 15 hours ago.

If Numbers Don’t Lie Then...

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Authored by Mark St.Cyr

*If Numbers Don’t Lie Then...*

There’s an old saying that “numbers don’t lie.” However, when we apply simple common sense to* the way we hear numbers spun across the financial media what doesn’t add up is precisely that: the numbers.*

Once again I was left slack-jawed countless times as I heard one after another economist, analyst, chief investment big bank guru, et al tout their reasoning and pontificate why we’re on the verge of breaking out of this stagnant economic malaise of sub 1% GDP prints.

The reasonings were laughable when applying common sense rather than math skills to the arguments. Yet, as I’ve stated and wrote before. When it comes to this set of supposed number mavens: *“They can add – but they can’t put two and two together.”*

One argument now being proposed to help bolster the projections that Q2 will be closer to 3% as opposed to the abysmal print of Q1 is (even as the Atlanta Fed. is now predicting the same if not worse) that this jump will be fueled by (wait for it…) “Cap-ex spending relating to the bump up in crude prices over the recent weeks…” (insert rimshot here)

This wasn’t coming from some ancillary small fund manager. This line of thought and analysis was coming from one of our “too big to fail” taxpayer-funded bail-out houses of financial acumen.

*As this “insight” was simultaneously broadcast throughout television and radio, heralded as “This is why we have people like you on – for exactly this type of insightful analysis and perspective.” I couldn’t help myself but to agree. For this is what “financial” brilliance across the financial media now represents: Financial spin.*

My analysis? With analysis like this? Taxpayers better get ready – again!

This objective “seasoned” analysis is being professed by one of the same that expected the prior GDP print to show “great improvement” based on “the gas savings made possible from lower crude prices.” The result? If the build in inventory hadn’t been “adjusted” in formulations Pythagoras would marvel at – the print would have been negative.

*So now you’re being led to believe with the recent rise in crude prices: drillers, refiners, etc., etc., are going to load up on cap-ex only months after many have scuttled rigs, buildings, employees, and more? Again, soon enough to effect Q2?*

If cap-ex can be effected that soon, and to that degree as to pull GDP prints from near negative to 3% in a single quarter all by itself – as every other macro data point is collapsing? Why would lower gas prices have ever been wanted let alone touted as “good for the economy?”I’ll just remind you that this “insightful analysis” was coming from one of the many who loved to tout endlessly how the U.S. economy is based on “consumer spending” and “more money in consumers wallets based on lower prices at the pump was inevitable.” All I’ll ask is: when does “inevitable” materialize? Before? Or, after the next revisions?

*Again, now since it’s been shown that the “inevitable consumer” spent nothing of their gas savings to help prop up the prior GDP. (sorry I forgot, yes they did in higher health insurance costs) Where the case was made to bludgeon any doubters of their analysis: i.e., “lower crude prices resulting in lower gas prices = more consumer spending.” We are now supposed to embrace the inverted narrative where: “GDP for Q2 will show growth of around 3% based on higher crude prices resulting in increased cap-ex?”*

Maybe it’s just me since some in the financial media refer to people like myself who question their reasoning as “idiots.” Doesn’t that calculation (as well as the conflicting narrative) render their previous argument they’ve professed ad nauseam: GDP growth in a consumer based economy is hindered by high gas prices – moot?

For if higher GDP expectations is now predicated on higher crude – than higher prices paid by the consumer at the pump is the answer to our whoa’s – not the other way around. Is it not? Oh yes, plus the added driver of increased insurance premiums. No additional car required. Remember: It’s not math – It’s magic!

*Again, using the logic chain espoused by the so-called “smart crowd” the afore example is absolutely well within their “reasonable expectations of analysis.” My analysis? Sure, as long as it’s your money at risk – not theirs.*

The above math is not erroneous. However, when it’s used to obfuscate the true meaning of those numbers where deception is more in line rather, than explaining the true calculations? Then my saying of “If the numbers don’t lie then…” takes on far more “truth in numbers” than the projections as well as their quantitative analysis would portend.

If you doubt this; just change the premise (or narrative) but keep the numbers the same. i.e., “We calculate and project GDP growth to triple from here. Up from under 1% nearer to 3%…” to “We miscalculated and our projections were wrong for Q1 by as much as 300% in the wrong direction, from a projected 3% print to a now less than 1% with possible revisions to negative” and you are far closer to the truth.* For that is where, “The numbers didn’t lie.” Because if the truth be told, for Q1 – that’s precisely what happened.*

As egregious to the sensibility of entrepreneurs, business people, and others everywhere. It’s far from the only example. And for my money one of the worst offences used is: The relevance to past data sets and their implied meanings to today’s since the emergence of QE.

This is when I have my most imaginative sessions of imitating Elvis. No, not on stage. Rather, when he took his frustrations out while watching a television.

*Here is where “cherry picking” numbers takes on a whole new meaning nevermind qualitative “apples to apples” relevancy.*

Of all the data points used across the financial media, the rationale to compare one set of data points (e.g., comparing numbers from any prior multi-year period to today) is so outrageously comical, it borders on near criminal assault to one’s common sense.

I hear one after another so-called “brilliant economist” or “top-tier analyst” tout data points, or sets such as, “Well back in the 70’s from 1972 thru 1978 this metric was identical to where we are now and then we rocketed higher in GDP growth, employment, blah, blah, blah.” (You can use any data sets you like for example; they’re all the same. i.e., If not the 70’s it’s the 80’s, or 50’s, or 20’s, or 30’s etc., etc.)

Before the advent of QE these data sets were relative to extract some quantitative analysis. Today? Rubbish. They’re like comparing cherries to pineapples. Sure they are both fruit, but other than that they are far from anything “similar,” And using them in a form of “quantitative” analysis without mentioning nor adjusting for “relevance in qualitative” objective analysis is just outright malfeasance in my opinion.

*Before QE and the outright intervention of monetary policy directly influencing stocks – people bought stocks reflective of the economy. Today? Central Banks across the globe are now openly manipulating markets as a “matter of policy.”*

The dwindling volume along with the capital outflows that has continued since the beginning of the financial crisis as the markets once again set new all time historic records proves prima facie, without adjusting for that metric alone (e.g., QE) and it’s quantitative, as well as qualitative impact (if it could be calculated) all – and I do mean all – relevance to prior economic examples is outright “junk science.” Or better yet: Outright bunk. Period.

Who cares (except for one whose salary is based on the commission paid if one buys in) what the numbers were in any given data set relative to the advent of QE? They are meaningless.

Just like a 5.4% print in unemployment is outright “voodoo economics” when used when trying to extrapolate what an economy did when 5.4% was measured at any time prior without the* qualitative adjustment of what 5.4 today actually means relative to 5.4% ten, twenty years ago, let alone even further.*

This type of extrapolation I hear now so often is insulting. And this comes from people touted as “smart” while they proclaim us as “idiots.”

*Here we are, once again at “never before seen in human history” highs. Yet, since the ending of QE last November – the markets have virtually gone nowhere.*

Over this same period GDP expectations have not only been ratched down, they’ve been revised from prints of abysmal – to pathetic.

Various social media stocks that were touted as the bastion of “everything is awesome” indicators have dropped like “dead canary’s” overnight after reporting “earnings.” Some losing near 30% and have yet to find any buyers at these now “On Sale” bargain prices.

*What was once touted as “bad for the markets” (e.g., falling macro data points) is now touted as “great for stocks!” i.e. The Federal Reserve wouldn’t dare raise rates now.*

Less real people making trades, and more HFT algorithmic front running means ever more “liquidity and stability” by those more involved with protecting their “cut” rather than the stability of our financial markets.

*Just remember that other well-worn bromide they like to use when one ever questions their math: “It’s different this time.” *And for their sakes as well as commissions – they had better hope so. Because, if we exclude relevant numbers as well as their qualitative measures. How does one square the circle today with the announcement as we once again hit never before seen heights in the markets – AOL™ is back in the news where merger, synergies, eyeballs, and ad revenues are once again the focus?

*Do we use quantitive, qualitative, or both to figure out the implications for such a deal? Should we be nervous? Or, is once again: “Different this time?” And the “numbers” truly do add up.* Reported by Zero Hedge 7 hours ago.

Seattle Pain Relief Now Accepting First Choice Health Insurance for Top Notch Treatment

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Seattle Pain Relief is now accepting First Choice Health insurance for top notch treatment options. The Double Board Certified Seattle pain management providers at the practice offer both medication management and interventional treatments.

Seattle, Washington (PRWEB) May 18, 2015

Seattle Pain Relief is now accepting First Choice Health insurance for top notch treatment options. The Double Board Certified Seattle pain management providers at the practice offer both medication management and interventional treatments. Call (855) WASH-PAIN for the best pain management Seattle trusts and respects.

First Choice Health serves over one million people and is a Seattle-based, physician and hospital owned company serving Washington and the Northwest since 1985. Seattle Pain Relief accepts all version of the insurance, with over 25 treatment options available for pain relief and helping patients avoid surgery.

Success rates exceed ninety percent, with cutting edge procedure options including radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulator implants, occipital blocks, epidural injections, Botox injections and transcranial electrical stimulation to name a few.

All types of painful conditions are treated including back and neck pain, whiplash, neuropathy, spinal stenosis, migraines, scoliosis, failed back surgery, RSD, fibromyalgia and more.

In addition to First Choice Health, Seattle Pain Relief accepts over twenty additional PPO insurances, along with L&I claims and personal injury liens. Appointments are readily available, call (855) WASH-PAIN for the top pain clinic in Seattle. Reported by PRWeb 20 hours ago.

How to Enjoy Retirement If You Haven't Saved Enough

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How to Enjoy Retirement If You Haven't Saved Enough Filed under: Retirement, ETFs, Bonds, Health Insurance, State Income Tax

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By Qiana Chavaia

Are you ready to retire, but haven't managed to save enough yet?

In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau of Labor Statistics says that although the average retirement age is 62, many seniors are retiring at age 65 or older and a large percentage -- roughly 80 percent -- still won't have saved enough by then. Of them, about a third will depend entirely on Social Security benefits. If you're within five years of calling it quits but haven't saved enough to retire, here are a few steps that may bring retirement closer within reach.

*1. Wait Until You're 65.* Wait until you're age 65 or older before you start collecting Social Security benefits, as the longer you wait, the larger your benefit. Use Bankrate's Social Security benefit calculator to estimate your future payments.

*2. Don't Wait to Downsize.* Consider selling your home and investing the profits. Downsize to a lower-cost senior living community or condominium in an area where your property taxes will be affordable. You can also inquire about school parcel tax exemptions that allow seniors to apply for tax exemption from taxes imposed by local school districts.*3. Move to a No Tax State.* Move to a state with no income tax on pension, Social Security or dividend income. Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wyoming are among the states that don't tax that income.

*4. Accept Government-Sponsored Medical Insurance.* Medicare provides adequate health insurance coverage for doctor's visits, emergency care, assisted living, etc., but doesn't cover prescription drugs, dental or vision care. For this, you will need add-on coverage like those offered by Medicare Advantage and Supplemental Insurance, known as Medigap. Consult with your insurance provider prior to retirement to ensure you can afford proper health insurance coverage. If you can't, inquire about government subsidies or senior plans offered by the likes of AARP.

*5. Max-Out Retirement Accounts.* By now you should be fully funding all of your retirement accounts and making any catch-up contributions. The 2015 catch-up contributions for IRAs total an additional $1,000 ($6,500) and $6,000 ($24,000) for your 401(k). As they are the most tax advantageous, make sure you are fully funding these accounts over the next few years preceding your retirement.

*6. Diversify Using Bonds and ETFs.* As you are nearing retirement age, you will want to gradually rebalance your portfolio so that it has less of volatile investments such as stocks, and more of safer investments such as bonds and exchange-traded funds, or ETFs.

*7. Join AARP.* The benefits of joining AARP are endless. For those unfamiliar, AARP is the popular senior citizens advocacy group. The annual membership fee is only $16 and is discounted even further when years are bought in bulk. Members receive invaluable discounts on dining, travel, roadside assistance, auto insurance, health benefits and more. This is a program that's definitely well worth signing up for.

Are you prepared for retirement? What are you doing to get ready?

 

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Paragon Software Group Releases Insight Guides phrasebook apps for quick offline reference for everyday situations!

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Available in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese for iPhone, iPad and Android users

(PRWEB UK) 18 May 2015

Whether planning an international trip for business or leisure, this travel checklist will help you to prepare for your next trip:· Make sure you have valid travel insurance
· Check what vaccinations are required at least 6 weeks before travel
· Read up on local laws and customs
· Notify family and friends of your plans and leave them copies of all travel documents
· Get a European Health Insurance Card for free or reduced emergency medical care in Europe
· Check the passport and visa requirements for the country you are visiting
· Download an offline phrasebook app in the language of the country you are visiting before you travel to avoid high roaming charges and to help you communicate with ease

International travel can be exciting but it can also give rise to many unpredictable and sometimes dangerous situations that are difficult to prepare for. If you are traveling overseas, a reliable offline phrasebook is the perfect aide to getting around and asking for help, if needed.

The Insight Guides Phrasebook app is packed with all the words and phrases you need from ‘How do I get to town?’ to ‘Can I join you?’ and covers multiple everyday situations. The app is easy to use with a fast search engine, cleverly categorized content and simplified phonetics for easy pronunciation. Featuring audio of all the most essential phrases you “Need to Know” spoken by native speakers, this is the perfect app for stress-free travels. Additional, useful learning features allow you to add words and phrases to your “Favorites”, as well as quickly review your most recent searches.

Key features include:· Up to 1,300 words and phrases covering typical travel situations
· Additional travel dictionary containing up to 1,100 entries
· Menu Reader – order meals out with ease
· Text search, wildcard search, lists of synonyms and anagram search
· Audio pronunciation of frequently used phrases, recorded by native-speakers
· Favorites – keep the most important words and phrases to hand
· See your recently viewed entries under History
· Flash Cards Quiz to test your progress
· Landscape mode support
· Flexible font size settings
· Once purchased, the phrase books can be easily restored at any time
· No ongoing Internet connection required

Availability
The Insight Guides Phrasebook apps are available in French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish for iOS and Android-based devices. The app can be downloaded and tested for free at:
https://itunes.apple.com/ru/app/insight-guides-phrasebooks/id960297807?mt=8? or
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insightguides.phrasebook
Individual complete dictionaries are available for in-app purchase for $4.99 each. A special, full-pack offer of 5 phrasebooks is currently available at just $12,99. The apps support iOS 7.0 or Android 2.2 and above.

About Apa Publications
Apa Publications produces Insight Travel Guides and Berlitz travel and language-learning guides. The company has over 40 years’ experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides translated into 19 languages and sold worldwide. Apa Publications aims to inspire your travels through detailed information in beautifully designed and produced printed guidebooks, picture-packed eBooks, and easy-to-use apps.

About Paragon Software Group
Paragon Software Group is an innovative software developer focused on two dynamic growth markets. The company's comprehensive product line for the data storage market addresses the needs of data security, storage and management for PCs, servers and networks. A second portfolio of products focuses on mobile productivity applications for handheld devices. Founded in 1994, Paragon Software Group has offices in the USA, Germany, Japan, Poland, Russia and China delivering its solutions to consumers, small business and enterprise clients worldwide through a network of Value Added Resellers, distributors and OEMs as well as online through the company website. For more information please visit the company’s mobility division site: http://www.slovoed.com Reported by PRWeb 17 hours ago.

Just Launched All New HIPAA Security Rule Readiness Checklist & Policy Templates Available for U.S. Healthcare Businesses for Assisting with Rapid HIPAA Certification

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Flat Iron Technologies, LLC offers an in-depth and comprehensive HIPAA Security Rule Readiness Checklist and HIPAA policy templates for immediate download today at hipaapoliciesandprocedures.com.

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) May 18, 2015

Flat Iron Technologies, LLC offers an in-depth and comprehensive HIPAA Security Rule Readiness Checklist & HIPAA policy templates for immediate download today at hipaapoliciesandprocedures.com. The checklist, developed by leading healthcare compliance professionals, is absolutely essential for helping Covered Entities (CE) and Business Associates (BA) become compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.

As the most well-known component of the entire Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, the HIPAA Security Rule requires a tremendous amount of information security policies, procedures, processes and best practices to be in place. The challenge, however, is trying to clearly understand and assess the documentation needs, which is why a HIPAA Security Rule Readiness Checklist, available for instant download from hipaapoliciesandprocedures.com, is a good starting point. Authored by HIPAA experts, the HIPAA Security Rule Readiness Checklist is intuitive, easy-to-use, and can easily help identify critical gaps and other compliance issues.

Along with offering a high-quality HIPAA Security Rule Readiness Checklist for download, Flat Iron Technologies also offers industry leading, professionally developed HIPAA policies and procedures also. Learn more about North America’s leading provider of quality HIPAA documentation by visiting hipaapoliciesandprocedures.com today.

Compliance with the much-dreaded and operationally taxing HIPAA Security Rule just became that much easier, thanks to the HIPAA Security Rule Readiness Checklist, available for instant download today at hipaapoliciesandprocedures.com. Reported by PRWeb 17 hours ago.

Caregiverlist® Announces Wisconsin Nursing Home Rating and Cost Index for May 2015

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Wisconsin seniors needing a long-term stay in a nursing home in their state will pay roughly $76,300 a year, the average annual cost based on the daily private and semi-private rates of 427 nursing homes in Wisconsin. Medicare does not pay for long-term care, while Medicaid, for low-income seniors does pay for an ongoing stay in a nursing home.

Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) May 18, 2015

The Caregiverlist® Nursing Home Index reports the updated costs and ratings for nursing homes in the state of Wisconsin in order to assist seniors looking to plan ahead for their senior care options. Because Medicare does not pay for long-term care, but does pay for short-term stays in a nursing home, the costs and ratings of a local nursing home can assist a senior and their family to plan ahead for the right senior care option. Medicaid for low-income seniors may pay for an ongoing stay in a nursing home, but does have a financial requirement in order to qualify. The May 2015 Caregiverlist® Index reports the average annual cost for a Wisconsin nursing home is $76,301.43.

Seniors in Wisconsin looking to plan ahead for senior care options should first understand the daily costs of nursing homes in their area and review the most important factors indicating quality of care. This is because Medicare does not pay for long-term care but does pay for short-term stays in a nursing home, usually as post-hospital stay rehabilitation.

Seniors in the Badger State needing nursing home care can now view the most recent ratings and costs of nursing homes in their area by using the interactive Caregiverlist® Nursing Home Directory. This month’s update of the Wisconsin Caregiverlist® Index, indicates that the average cost of a nursing home in Wisconsin is $209.05 a day, or about $6,360 per month. Of the 427 total Wisconsin nursing homes, over half of the homes, 224, score a 4-star rating or higher, with 5-stars being the highest score. A score of 4-star means above average. Just over six percent of Wisconsin nursing homes receive a Caregiverlist® Nursing Home Rating of over 4-stars. Less than 7.5% of the nursing homes rank 1-star, the lowest quality rating, with 32 nursing homes receiving this score. However, keep in mind that new nursing homes also will receive only a 1-star until they have had a chance to be rated.

May 2015, National Averages Weighting for Rating

2 hours, 28 minutes: C.N.A. Hours per Resident per Day 40%
15.7%: Long-stay Residents with Increasing Activities of Daily Living Needs 20%
1.0% Short-term Residents with Pressure Sores (Bed Sores) 20%
Overall Medicare Star-Rating Score 20%

Caregiverlist® Wisconsin Nursing Home Rating and Cost Index

Total Number of Nursing Homes: 427

Average Cost Varies by Region
Average Cost of Private Room for Wisconsin: $221.11
Average Cost of Shared Room for Wisconsin: $196.98
Average Star-Rating: 3.1

Wisconsin Nursing Home Star-Rating Results
5-Star: 28
4-Star: 224
3-Star: 127
2-Star: 16
1-Star: 32

The Caregiverlist® rating combines 4 criteria to calculate an overall star-rating with a 5-star rating as the highest and a 1-star rating as the lowest score, as rated against the results for the total number of nursing homes.

Wisconsin seniors and their families must remember that nursing homes have become an extension of a hospital stay and many times Medicare health insurance will authorize a hospital discharge directly to a nursing home for rehabilitation after a major medical event has happened. This means researching the right nursing home ahead of time will ease the transition should a medical emergency occur.

Costs of senior care are always a factor when choosing the right senior care option, as many seniors live on a fixed income. The average annual cost of a nursing home in Wisconsin is at $76,301.43. Low-income seniors in Wisconsin may qualify for Medicaid, with the financial qualification of no more than $2,000 in assets for individuals and a $3,000 limit for couples. Medicaid will pay for long-term care in a nursing home for as long as the senior qualifies for needing care, even if this means multiple years of care until death. Visit the Caregiverlist® Wisconsin Medicaid Eligibility Requirements for for more information.Because seniors must private pay for a nursing home if needing care beyond the number of days Medicare will reimburse (usually only up to 100 days), many seniors also explore senior home care and assisted living options. Some assisted living centers also provide nursing home care.

In-home senior care is also an option for older Wisconsinites, especially through a quality home care agency. Leslie Stephens of Home Helpers in Kenosha believes in-home senior care is preferable to an institutional setting. "I believe that seniors age better in their own homes because they are in a familiar place. All of their best memories are in their home. You don't get that at a nursing home. Because the seniors are getting care where they are comfortable, our caregivers can do their job and help seniors live how they want to, to the best of their ability." While in-home care may not be cost-effective for those seniors who need 24-hour care, it is often a more economical option for those seniors who wish to live independently and require only a few hours of help with the activities of daily living.

Seniors should review the ratings and costs of nursing homes in their area and then visit the nursing homes which meet their budget availability. Ratings for nursing homes are only a starting point and while the Caregiverlist® Index calculates a custom rating based on the most important criteria for quality, Medicare will only begin auditing the nursing home’s submitted information for C.N.A. staffing next year. Right now all of the information for the nursing home ratings is self-reported.

About Caregiverlist®
Caregiverlist.com® is the premier service connecting seniors and professional caregivers with the most reliable senior care options, highest quality ratings and outstanding careers nationwide. Founded by senior care professionals, Caregiverlist® delivers the efficiencies of the internet to senior care companies by providing online job applications, caregiver training, background checks and industry news. Seniors and caregivers can access senior service information “by state,” view nursing home costs and star-ratings and learn about all senior care options and quality standards. For more information, please visit http://www.caregiverlist.com. Reported by PRWeb 16 hours ago.
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