August 20, 2023

Medicaid Eligibility After Spouse Passes Away

When one member of a couple moves to a nursing home, we expect that spouse will be the first to die, but this isn’t always the […]
July 4, 2023

Medicaid Asset Protection Trust

A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) is a legal tool that can be used to protect your assets while still allowing you to qualify for Medicaid […]
June 18, 2023

How Gifts Can Affect Medicaid Eligibility

We’ve all heard that it’s better to give than to receive. But if you think you might someday want to apply for Medicaid long-term care benefits, […]
April 10, 2023

Medicaid Coverage Nursing Home

For better and for worse, Medicaid is the primary method of paying for nursing home care in the United States. But navigating the Medicaid system is complicated […]
February 14, 2023

Pros and Cons of a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust

A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) is one option a person may consider to protect their assets from Medicaid and nursing homes or long-term care. What […]
February 14, 2023

What Is a Life Estate?

When discussing estate and Medicaid planning, the phrase “life estate” is sometimes mentioned, but what does it mean? A life estate is a form of joint ownership that […]
January 31, 2023

What Happens to a Medicaid Recipient If the Community Spouse Dies First?

When one spouse is in a nursing home and applying for Medicaid, planning has to take into account the possibility that the spouse who is not […]
January 19, 2023

What Does Medicaid Pay For?

What Does Medicaid Cover? Medicaid is NOT Medicare. Medicare is a health insurance that covers doctors visits, hospitalizations, and Part D prescription drugs. Medicaid is a […]