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A Gateway to Health Coverage Medicaid is more than just a healthcare program—it’s a lifeline for millions of Americans who might otherwise lack access to essential medical services. For Missouri residents, understanding Medicaid eligibility requirements can unlock access to transformative…

In 2020 Missouri voters approved a Medicaid expansion ballot measure and, finally, this new legislation is giving fruit—albeit slowly. The Medicaid expansion came into full effect in the state in October 2021 and yet by early 2022 only 58,000 people…

I recently met with a client whose husband had to be admitted to the hospital because of a fall.  The husband had been diagnosed a couple of years earlier with early onset dementia, and unfortunately, they had not planned in…

A study conducted by The Blackstone Group, an independent research firm, on behalf of Bankers Life Center for a Secure Retirement outlines some very unsettling data regarding middle-income baby boomer retirement care preparedness. According to the survey above, the bleak…

Most people who work in healthcare may recognize the acronym LASA, which stands for “look-alike-sound-alike” and is usually seen when referencing medications. When it comes to federal programs, Medicaid and Medicare, in written form, look alike and they do sound…

Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is an important decision and should be carefully considered. It is important for families to take the time to explore nursing home options and to carefully assess the nursing home facilities in…

You’ve worked hard your entire life saving up, paying down your mortgage and other liabilities, and building a sizable retirement fund. You did all of this expecting to live off those savings while you bask in the proverbial glow of…