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Nearly 70% of adults who turned 65 in 2020 will need some form of residential care during their lifetime, making Indiana’s free senior programs critical for financial stability. The average cost of long-term care in Indiana exceeded $115,000 annually in 2023, forcing many seniors to seek assistance programs to preserve their retirement savings. Indiana’s Medicaid program (Hoosier…
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Did you know that navigating medicare benefits for seniors can cost you 10% more on your premiums for each full 12-month period you delay enrollment? That’s right-missing your Initial Enrollment Period can lead to penalties that follow you for life. Understanding medicare is critical as you approach age 65. Medicare consists of several parts-Part A (hospital insurance,…
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