Medicaid

You may have made it through your entire life without giving Medicaid a second thought; however, there is a very good chance that as a senior you will find yourself turning to Medicaid for help covering the high cost of long-term care. With that in mind, it makes sense to learn more about the Medicaid program now. In fact, as the Carmel Medicaid planning attorneys at Frank & Kraft explain, what you don’t know about Medicaid could hurt you. What Don’t You Know? Medicaid is a healthcare … [Read more...] about What You Don’t Know about Medicaid Could Hurt You

An elder law attorney can provide you with assistance making plans in case you must someday move to a nursing home. An attorney can also provide help to individuals whose family members may need to move to a nursing home because of a medical issue that prevents them from living alone. Frank & Kraft will work with you to find a high-quality care facility for yourself or your loved one and will help you to take steps to make certain that you are able to pay for nursing … [Read more...] about Accelerated Degree Program Aims to Combat Indiana Nursing Home Shortage

Indianapolis Medicaid lawyers help people to get prepared in case they need to move to a nursing home. It's important to think in advance about what will happen if nursing home care becomes necessary and to take steps to ensure that you'll get high quality care in a good facility. You also need to consider how to pay  for your care, because Medicare and most private insurance won't cover it.  Medicaid does pay the bills for nursing home care when other insurance won't, but … [Read more...] about How Should You Talk to Your Parents About Moving to a Nursing Home?

Indianapolis nursing home attorneys can help people of all ages to prepare in case they require nursing home care and must move into a care facility. While most nursing home residents are seniors, people who become unable to live on their own when they are younger due to illness or injury may also need to move into an institutional living environment where they can get the proper care and receive necessary supportive services.  Frank & Kraft will work closely with you … [Read more...] about What are Some Common Reasons People Moving to Nurse Homes?

Indianapolis Medicaid attorneys  can provide you with invaluable assistance understanding the Medicaid program,  learning why you may need Medicaid, and helping you to become eligible for Medicaid when you need it.  Many people have misconceptions about Medicaid that could cost them, and you need to make sure you talk with Frank & Kraft when you make plans for your future so you can understand how and why Medicaid may become important to you.  You should give … [Read more...] about 5 Things Indianapolis Medicaid Attorneys Want You to Know

Medicaid attorneys can help those who are getting older and who are concerned about their future. We can also provide assistance to caregivers who take care of family members or other loved ones. Being a caregiver can be hard, but there are resources and supports available to help make the process easier. At Frank & Kraft, we can help caregivers to explore their options for getting assistance and for making sure the loved one they are taking care of is as protected as … [Read more...] about Medicaid Attorneys Offer Tips for Caregivers

A Medicaid planning attorney can provide you with help making sure you can get access to means-tested benefits in case you require expensive medical care you have no other way to pay for. Medicaid is often considered an insurer of last resort. It's health coverage provided through the government for low-income individuals and many seniors with limited means also rely upon it to cover the costs of nursing home care as they get older.  Because the program is means-tested however, it … [Read more...] about Indiana’s Medicaid Program Helps Patients — But Causes Frustration

Carmel Medicaid attorneys can help you to take steps to protect access to important Medicaid benefits. Medicaid benefits are means-tested, which means that benefits could be lost if you have too much wealth. Because of the strict rules for Medicaid eligibility, it is important to understand the rules for this important program if you hope to qualify for it or if want to ensure your actions do not inadvertently cause someone else to lose benefits.  One of the big issues that can arise … [Read more...] about How to Provide for A Disabled Relative Without Putting Medicaid Benefits at Risk

Medicaid planning is vitally important to ensure that you are able to afford essential healthcare services that you may need as you get older or if you get sick.  Medicare and private insurance provide no coverage for custodial care, which is the type of care that many people require in a nursing home or provided at home as they age and develop infirmities. http://online.wsj.com/ad/article/longtermcare-futureBecause custodial care is very expensive and isn't covered at all by … [Read more...] about Common Mistakes in Medicaid Planning

Carmel Medicaid attorneys provide assistance with securing access to Medicaid coverage, if such access becomes necessary. We also provide assistance in protecting and preserving access to Medicaid. Medicaid is a means-tested program and there are strict qualification requirements, so anyone who wishes to obtain benefits or who doesn't want to lose benefits will need to understand the rules.   One issue commonly arises in connection with Medicaid: disabled people often rely on it, … [Read more...] about How to Provide for A Disabled Relative Without Putting Medicaid Benefits at Risk