Scripps Health cuts ties with insurance covering thousands of SD seniors

Scripps Health cuts ties with insurance covering thousands of SD seniors

SAN DIEGO — Scripps Health is cutting coverage for thousands of seniors in San Diego County later this year when it stops participating in the Medicare Advantage program. On Monday, Lisa Bock and her wife Lori received what they call a shocking letter from their Medicare Advantage plan, SCAN. In part, it said: “As you … Read more

Should seniors buy long-term care insurance?

Should seniors buy long-term care insurance?

Some long-term care insurers will allow users to use their family members as caregivers. Getty Images/iStockphoto It always pays to be smart with your finances. But when the economy becomes unstable and inflation It’s higher interest rate shake the average consumer, it becomes even more important to make the right decisions. For the elderly, many … Read more