What are Long-Term Care and Assisted Living? Assisted living is generally a residential setting for people who need help with daily living tasks (activities of daily living, or ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, or mobility, but do not require the 24-hour skilled medical care of a nursing home. Long-term care is broader: it includes both custodial (non-medical) assistance with daily living, and medical care over an extended period. Many people assume Me

Medicare plans change every year, and 2027 will be no exception. Premiums can shift. Copays can rise or fall. Drug lists can change. Doctors and pharmacies can move in or out of networks. For many beneficiaries, those changes are not obvious until a prescription suddenly costs more or a trusted provider is no longer covered the same way. That is why the fall Medicare review season matters. At Roberson Tierney & Associates, we are already preparing for the 2027 Medicare season

Many Americans spend years building savings in a Health Savings Account (HSA), one of the most tax-advantaged ways to save for health care expenses. HSA funds can be used for many qualified medical expenses, including deductibles, copays, coinsurance, prescription medications and certain medical equipment… even when you are on Medicare. That is why HSAs can be such an important part of your retirement planning. But when Medicare enters the picture, the rules can lead to unexp

A new federal bridge program changes the cost conversation around weight-loss GLP-1 medications for some people with Medicare Part D. The key detail is simple: eligible beneficiaries may be able to access certain GLP-1 medications for weight loss or weight management with a $50 monthly copay. The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program began on July 1, 2026 and is currently scheduled to run through December 31, 2027. It is designed for certain Medicare Part D beneficiaries who meet Med

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