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09/09/2026

Medicare pays for your parent's nursing home. For 20 days. After that, it's $204 a day out of pocket. After 100 days, it stops paying entirely. Most families find this out too late.

Learn what happens when Medicare stops covering nursing home care, including alternative payment options, Medicaid eligibility, and next steps for families.

08/24/2026

$500 an hour. That's what some families pay for an elder law attorney. Others pay a fraction of that for the same work. The price depends on where you live, how you're billed, and whether you know what to ask. Here's a full breakdown.

Learn how much elder law attorneys charge, including typical hourly rates, flat fees, and factors that influence the cost of legal services for seniors and their families.

08/20/2026

Most people believe at least one of these. And it's probably costing them money.

08/14/2026

Almost 1 in 3 adults over 65 has diabetes or prediabetes. Most of them found out late because the early signs seem like normal aging. Fatigue. Blurry vision. Cuts that won't heal. Going to the bathroom more.

If you or your parent keeps writing those off as "getting older," it's worth 3 minutes to check this list:

Diabetes affects over 29% of adults 65+, often with subtle or mistaken symptoms. Learn how to recognize early warning signs in older adults and take steps for timely diagnosis, treatment, and improved quality of life.

08/14/2026

Ruth's doctor prescribed a power wheelchair after her arthritis made walking across her own kitchen impossible. Medicare denied it. Her Pinnie advocate tracked down the missing mobility evaluation form, got it resubmitted, and had the approval in 9 days. That's what we do.

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08/12/2026

Your insurance might already pay for someone to fight your insurance company for you.

Most people have no idea patient advocates exist, or that their plan could cover the cost. We broke down which plans cover it and how to check yours.

Learn how patient advocates can guide you through the healthcare system, whether insurance covers advocacy services, and alternative resources for medical support when you need it most.

08/10/2026

You applied for Medicare Part B. Now you're waiting. Your doctor's office is asking for your coverage info and you don't have it yet.

How long does this actually take? It depends on when you applied, and there's one window most people miss.

In 2024, new regulations went into effect stating that advocacy services can now be reimbursed directly through Medicare.

05/06/2026

If you're on Medicare and paying out of pocket for any of these, stop.

Walkers. Wellness checkups. Therapy. Diabetes programs. Help quitting smoking. All of it covered, often at zero cost to you.

The hard part isn't whether Medicare covers it. The hard part is the paperwork, the phone calls, and figuring out which doctor accepts what.

We're Pinnie. We pair you with an advocate who handles all of that for you. Most patients pay $0 out of pocket as our service is covered by Medicare. You just get to use the benefits you already earned.

Sign up on our website or give us a call directly to get the help you deserve!

05/05/2026

$4,200 in medications Margaret didn't need.

Her Pinnie advocate caught it in a 10-minute phone call.
Pinnie advocates are registered nurses, licensed social workers, and experienced care navigators.

They handle the calls, the appeals, and the line-by-line bill reviews that shouldn't be your job. Covered by Traditional Medicare.

Talk to an advocate today: www.pinnie.com

Member stories. Some details changed for privacy.

05/04/2026

Most people think their advocate just "helps with Medicare."

Then they watch one write an appeal, get a walker approved, and translate what the cardiologist actually meant.

Five things your Pinnie advocate handles — swipe through.

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