Nursing home care, assisted living, in-home care, and adult foster care are covered by Medicaid if an individual meets the income and assets thresholds. As a result of these rules, many candidates give away their money and resources to qualify.…
People are living longer than previous generations in the US and around the world, so many of us will need long-term care in the future. It’s estimated that seven out of ten Americans will need long-term care during their lives.…
Your elder law attorney can help you make the most of your planning, whether you have an elderly loved one or are concerned about their future health and financial well-being. Elder law is a highly specialized area of law focusing…
In the United States, Medicaid provides comprehensive health insurance as well as financial protection for millions of Americans. The program helps low-income families, individuals, and people with disabilities receive adequate health care and provides nursing home or community long-term care…
Whether you struggle to pay premiums for a long-term care policy or monthly bills from a nursing home, the demand for affordable long-term support services in America has increased dramatically. The US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) finds…
As the baby boomer generation ages and international migration continues, the senior citizen population of the United States is growing rapidly. Although the US average life expectancy has seen a slight three-year decline, many Americans, men and women, live well into…
Low-income seniors with limited assets and income are eligible for Medicaid, a state-federal program that makes healthcare more affordable. Many seniors believe their only option to qualify for the program is to “spend down” their assets. While this is true in…
If you believe you won't qualify for long-term care benefits under Medicaid's strict income and asset limits, think again. Medicaid waivers for in-home care are available for those who meet health eligibility rules for nursing home facility services. To determine…
Approximately two-thirds of all diagnosed cases of dementia are suffering from Alzheimer's disease according to reports published by The National Institute of Health (NIH) Library of Medicine. Alzheimer’s is also one of the most expensive diseases to treat and often…
Envision your loved one is no longer being able to care for themselves and now need to be cared for in a nursing home facility. You are stressed and anxious. The nursing home puts a twenty-page, single-spaced contract in front…