Medicaid 101
Long-term care in a skilled nursing facility is very expensive and most people are not able to sustain the cost of it for very long. An alternative for many people is to apply for Medicaid and receive assistance from the…
Which Should I Choose? Nursing Home Care vs. Hospice Care
End-of-life decisions are never easy. One of the most important decisions you may make regarding health care as you age could be whether you need a nursing home or hospice care. To make the best choice for you and your…
Protecting Your Assets From the Cost of Long-Term Care
You need care. We have got options! Join us to get a better understanding of long-term care needs, costs, and up-to-date planning options that will protect your hard earned dollars. We will cover the Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) planning…
How to Get into a Nursing Home as a Medicaid Recipient
While Medicaid helps pay for nursing home care, being admitted to a nursing home as a Medicaid recipient is not always easy. There are several ways to navigate the process, depending on your situation. With the median cost of a nursing…
Requiring Adult Children to Pay for Aging Parents’ Care
Did you know you could be responsible for your parents’ unpaid bills? More than half of all states currently have laws making adult children financially responsible for their parents, including their long-term care costs. However, these laws are rarely enforced.…
Home Health Aide Costs See the Sharpest Increase in Annual Long-Term Care Survey
Long-term care costs climbed again in 2021, with rates for home health aides and homemakers seeing the sharpest rises, according to Genworth’s annual Cost of Care Survey. The coronavirus pandemic continues to contribute to cost increases. In the past year, Genworth…
What It Means to Need ‘Nursing Home Level of Care’ for Medicaid Eligibility
When applying for Medicaid’s long-term care coverage, in addition to the strict income and asset limits, you must demonstrate that you need a level of care typically provided in a nursing home. Whether you are applying for nursing home coverage…
Consider Your Sources Part Two – Understand the Terms
Many companies sell online forms, such as powers of attorney, wills, and trusts you can download and execute yourself. Creating these “fill-in-the-blank” forms online is only appropriate in limited circumstances. If you have assets or loved ones, online forms or…
What a Good Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Should Include
Nursing home and long-term care costs continue to rise and it is difficult to qualify for Medicaid to pay for nursing home costs. Long-term care insurance can help cover expenses, but long-term care insurance contracts are notoriously confusing. How do you…
Medicaid Home Care
Traditionally, Medicaid has paid for long-term care in a nursing home, but because most individuals would rather be cared for at home and home care is cheaper, all 50 states now have Medicaid programs that offer at least some home…