Who Can Get Medicaid?
You know that Medicaid can pay for long-term care, and that it’s basically the long-term care insurance policy for the...
Who Is Medicaid For?
“Isn’t Medicaid for poor people?” “If your business is helping people apply for Medicaid, how do you get paid?” I’ve...
What Is Medicaid?
Medicaid is a government benefit that pays for health care for the needy. “The needy” includes elderly, blind, or disabled...
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Medicaid in the News: Deductions, Work Requirements, and Time Limits
There’s been lots of talk at the national level about imposing new restrictions on Medicaid benefits. It’s enough to make...
What Is the Medical Expense Deduction, and Why Is It a Big Deal?
The medical expense deduction has a huge impact on long-term care, and the Republican tax bill now in Congress might...
Some Atypical Medicaid Advice: Be Frugal
An older woman and her daughter came into my office the other day. She was worried about having enough to...
Bearing the Medicaid Burden
She walked through our office door at 1:30 on a Friday afternoon. We checked the calendar, confused—no appointment. I wasn’t...
Estate Planning Basics
Estate planning looks different for anyone concerned about long term care or the cost of a nursing home. The general idea, though, is the same: take legal action now to ensure your family is taken care of and your wishes are honored in the future.