The crippling cost of medical care continues to be a major issue for many Americans, disproportionately impacting seniors and individuals with disabilities. It is important to know your options and rights. Nonprofit Hospitals The Affordable Care Act did address the issue of medical debt, and provides some relief for patients seen at nonprofit hospitals. Under…

Recently, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was the latest government agency to issue an advisory to financial institutions regarding the financial exploitation of older Americans. The update urges financial institutions to make a report whenever they suspect that an older adult is the target or victim of financial exploitation. This warning builds on prior reports…