The senior years are filled with many surprises, but few offer more of a challenge than the evolving legal needs we all face as we get older. Along with the physical and mental changes that typically accompany the aging process, seniors often face a whole host of legal issues that are specific to their age group. These can include everything from incapacity and end-of-life concerns to abuse and neglect. One issue often rises above all others, however: finding a way to pay for the high costs … [Read more...] about Learn How an Indianapolis Medicaid Attorney Can Help with Your Elder Law Needs
Medicaid
As Indiana’s Uninsured Rate Falls, Will You Be Covered When You Need It Most?
Indiana residents have enjoyed a reduction in the number of people lacking health insurance coverage, thanks to provisions of the Affordable Act and the state’s decision to expand its Medicaid program in 2015. Thus far, federal estimates indicate that the number of uninsured residents has fallen roughly 30%, and stood at 9.6% at the end of 2015. That’s a noteworthy accomplishment, though many correctly note that the state still lags behind the nation in this effort. A Late Start Indiana … [Read more...] about As Indiana’s Uninsured Rate Falls, Will You Be Covered When You Need It Most?
Beat the High Cost of Nursing Home Care with a Medicaid Attorney in Indianapolis
The high costs associated with nursing home care in the United States can be a major concern for many seniors and their families. If you know or suspect that you might need long-term care, you too may be worried about the prospect that all of your hard-earned retirement savings might be consumed by those costs – and there’s good reason for that concern. The fact is that nursing home care can exceed $200 a day in many areas of Indiana, and few seniors can afford those kinds of expenses. There is … [Read more...] about Beat the High Cost of Nursing Home Care with a Medicaid Attorney in Indianapolis
Why Medicaid Eligibility in Indiana Should Matter to Everyone
Though there are more than 500 nursing homes in the state of Indiana, it’s safe to say that most residents of the state don’t spend a lot of time thinking about whether or not they’ll need to stay in one someday. Even fewer probably give much thought to the notion that they might one day need help paying for nursing home care – but statistics suggest that most will. And, given the high costs associated with modern long-term care facilities, that also means that many of those people will find … [Read more...] about Why Medicaid Eligibility in Indiana Should Matter to Everyone
Even with Pence Gone, Indiana Medicaid Expansion is Probably Here to Stay
As most Indiana residents and people around the nation now know, Republican candidate for President of the United States Donald Trump recently chose the state’s governor, Mike Pence, to serve as his Vice Presidential running mate in this fall’s election contest. While the pick provided little by way of surprise for those who understood that Trump was likely to choose a mainstream Republican governor as a balance to his own lack of political credentials, it did raise some questions about how … [Read more...] about Even with Pence Gone, Indiana Medicaid Expansion is Probably Here to Stay
Indiana Medicaid: Dispelling Some of the Most Common Myths
When it comes to senior long-term care, there are few things more important for most of our older loved ones than the benefits available from the Medicaid program. Many Indiana seniors rely on those benefits to pay for nursing home costs that continue to rise with each passing year. Like other income and asset-based programs, however, any senior’s ability to qualify for Medicaid benefits depends on his or her financial situation during the application process. To ensure eligibility, many people … [Read more...] about Indiana Medicaid: Dispelling Some of the Most Common Myths
Why Irrevocable Trusts May be the Perfect Option for your Estate Planning
Estate planning can involve a great number of complex choices. Some are as simple as determining whether or not you actually want your estate to go through probate when you die, diminishing the value of the assets that you leave behind for your loved ones. If you want to avoid probate, however, then your choices can become more complicated – especially when it comes to the use of trusts. It is not enough to just decide that you need a trust to ensure that your assets are distributed properly … [Read more...] about Why Irrevocable Trusts May be the Perfect Option for your Estate Planning
Medicaid in Indianapolis: Qualifying for Nursing Home Coverage
Nursing home care has been a wonderful societal advance that has enabled millions of the nation’s seniors to receive the care they need when independent living is no longer an option. For many of those seniors, however, the high costs associated with long-term care are often more than they can bear. Each year, many older people are faced with the prospects of seeing their entire life savings eaten away by nursing home costs that can be as high as thousands of dollars a month. Fortunately, there … [Read more...] about Medicaid in Indianapolis: Qualifying for Nursing Home Coverage
How Can a Medicaid Lawyer Save You Money?
Elder law attorneys help clients who are interested in preparing for the eventualities of aging. When you are planning ahead for your active senior years and the twilight years to follow, you should understand what to expect from government programs like Medicaid and Medicare. When you see the complete picture as it applies to long-term care, you will immediately understand how a Medicaid lawyer can save you a great deal of money if you plan ahead proactively. Let's look at the … [Read more...] about How Can a Medicaid Lawyer Save You Money?
An Explanation of Indiana Medicaid Guidelines
Medicaid is a program that is available to qualified applicants nationally. Indiana Medicaid is a health insurance program, and it is administered by the federal government along with the state government. Most senior citizens will qualify for Medicare when they reach the age of 65 under currently existing laws. Medicare is a source of health insurance, so you would not need Medicaid if you qualify for Medicare. Plus, if you have resources, you would not be eligible for Medicaid coverage, … [Read more...] about An Explanation of Indiana Medicaid Guidelines
