Daniel Bonilla, MedData | Jul 24, 2017 | Aug-Sept 2017, Programs & Services
By Daniel Bonilla, MedData Community Medicaid Long-Term Care Coordinator The decision to move into a long-term care facility can be a difficult one, especially when it comes to finances. In Hawai‘i, a long-term care facility can cost anywhere from $8,000 to $12,000 a...
Scott A. Makuakane, Counselor at Law, Est8Planning Counsel LLLC | Apr 1, 2016 | April - May 2016, Articles, Wisdoms
An unpleasant fact of life is the prospect of needing long-term care someday. Statistics tell us that 70 percent of Americans will need long-term care for some period of time before death. So it is not just possible, but very likely that you or someone close to you...
Martha Khlopin, Radio Host of “Morning Drive With Martha" | Oct 1, 2015 | Articles, October - November 2015, Programs & Services
You read the title of this column correctly. Many Medicare plans are launching reward and incentive plans. Points earned can be redeemed for prizes or gift cards. Incentives are awarded for healthy activities that result in positive health outcomes. You could earn...
Scott A. Makuakane, Counselor at Law, Est8Planning Counsel LLLC | Jun 1, 2014 | Articles, June - July 2014, Wisdoms
Some people question whether Medicaid planning might be unpatriotic. After all, Medicaid is a “welfare” benefit funded by our tax dollars. Is it “wrong” to put yourself in the position to have the taxpayers pay for your long-term care? Let us begin by considering what...
Ashley Muraoka-Mamaclay, MURP, ADRC Program Development Coordinator | Dec 1, 2012 | Articles, December - January 2013, Programs & Services
The Elderly Affairs Division (EAD) was recently awarded one of 20 Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) Grants nationwide from the National Council on Aging. The BEC grant supports the development of person-centered, community-based system to provide outreach, and to help...
United Healthcare | Oct 1, 2012 | Articles, October - November 2012, Programs & Services
Navigating the health care system can be challenging, but for more than 9 million people who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, it can be especially difficult. Medicare and Medicaid have similar names but they are very different programs. People who are...
Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Wisdoms
Generations Magazine interviewed Mike Yee on his expertise on long-term care insurance (LTCI) and to learn more about this important policy and common questions asked. GM: I understand you are a national leader in the LTCI industry. Could you elaborate your...
Pamela Cunningham, Hawai‘i SHIP Coordinator | Feb 1, 2012 | Articles, February - March 2012, Programs & Services
Here are some of the most common questions that we at the Sage PLUS Program (Hawai‘i SHIP) hear from individuals. If you have a general question, you can e-mail it to us at help@hawaiiship.org and we will address a couple of questions each Generations publication. For...
Safe Harbor Home Care | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Programs & Services
Are you a caregiver to your mom, dad or others in your family? Have you ever thought about seeking assistance but felt guilty about accepting outside help? You may feel like you’re giving up on your elders, but, in fact, receiving help can actually make you a better...
