Learn about Tailored Supports for Older Adults
June 25, 2020
By: Doug Sheaffer Email: doug.sheaffer@dshs.wa.gov Let’s talk briefly about families. Families taking care of family. I know—that’s what… Read More >>
Medicaid
Open Medicare Part D open enrollment and Medicare’s Plan Finder
October 26, 2019
By: Mark Harvey Email: harvemb@dshs.wa.gov Today is October 12, 2019; in addition to an ever-helpful reality check, that… Read More >>
Time for Medicare open enrollment
October 24, 2019
By: Mark Harvey Email: harvemb@dshs.wa.gov Today is October 13, 2019; in addition to an ever-helpful reality check, that… Read More >>
Sorting out Medicare’s different parts
September 1, 2019
By: Doug Sheaffer Email: sheafdf@dshs.wa.gov Medicare Part D open enrollment begins October 15th. Just a reminder for now… Read More >>
Catch up on this and that this week
August 8, 2019
By: Mark Harvey Email: harvemb@dshs.wa.gov OK, I guess it’s time to clean up my act (Don’t say it!)… Read More >>
There might be help available for you
July 1, 2019
By: Mark Harvey Email: harvemb@dshs.wa.gov This is going to be one of those “gobbledygook” columns, meaning that it’s… Read More >>
A primer on the Long-Term Care Trust Act
June 8, 2019
By: Mark Harvey Email: harvemb@dshs.wa.gov (I’m all atwitter! I have a new acronym to play with! Ready?) LTCTA!… Read More >>
Finding caregiver relief is just a phone call away
June 1, 2019
By: Mark Harvey Email: harvemb@dshs.wa.gov This is going to be one of those “gobbledygook” columns, meaning that it’s… Read More >>
Medicare Savings Programs are designed to help you
May 3, 2019
By: Mark Harvey Email: harvemb@dshs.wa.gov MONEY. MONEY. MONEY. I’m hoping to get your attention. How did I do?… Read More >>
Estate recovery is something to be aware of
April 19, 2019
By: Doug Sheaffer Email: sheafdf@!dshs.wa.gov Estate recovery. What is it? A run-down estate becoming robust again? Getting the… Read More >>