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Free Report: What Is the Indiana Medicaid Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance

April 17, 2015Medicaid

What Is the Indiana Medicaid Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance

While this can be understandable on a certain level, if you keep your head stuck in the sand, you may fail to plan ahead for certain eventualities that you may face during your senior years. As a result, you could find yourself in a situation that could have been much more manageable if you had prepared for it in advance. Topics covered in this report include: Paying for Long-Term CareHealthy Spouse & Medicaid Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance Click here to read the whole article … [Read more...] about Free Report: What Is the Indiana Medicaid Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance

Can I Give Gifts to My Children to Qualify for Medicaid?

April 14, 2015Elder Law, Medicaid

If you have diligently saved for retirement as a working person, you may wonder why you will ever want to qualify for Medicaid. After all, you will qualify for Medicare to pay for your health care expenses, and Medicaid is a health care program for people with very limited financial resources. This is a very logical rationale, and many younger people see no reason to dig deeply into the Medicare rules and regulations. At the same time, when you look at the facts, you see exactly why you may … [Read more...] about Can I Give Gifts to My Children to Qualify for Medicaid?

Medicaid Planning FAQs: Can I Get Help in My Home?

March 24, 2015Elder Law, Medicaid

Medicaid Planning FAQs: Can I Get Help in My Home?

When you hear the term "Medicaid planning," you may feel as though it is something that does not apply to you.  After all, Medicaid is a health insurance program for people with very limited resources.   If you have health insurance, and you will qualify for Medicare as a senior citizen, the notion of Medicaid planning can seem irrelevant to you. While this makes sense on the surface, Medicaid planning is in fact quite important to many elders.  This is because of the fact … [Read more...] about Medicaid Planning FAQs: Can I Get Help in My Home?

Is My Spouse Protected if I Apply for Medicaid?

March 5, 2015Elder Law, Medicaid

Is My Spouse Protected if I Apply for Medicaid?

If you have saved diligently for retirement as you have traversed your career path over the years, you may wonder why you would ever want to apply for Medicaid. After all, Medicaid is a health insurance program for people who are financially needy, and you have resources.  Plus, you would not need Medicaid anyway, because you will qualify for Medicare when you reach the age of 65. This is a logical rationale, but in reality, many seniors who were never poor ultimately apply for … [Read more...] about Is My Spouse Protected if I Apply for Medicaid?

Free Report: Can I Give Away Assets to Qualify for Medicaid in Indiana?

January 30, 2015Medicaid

Can I Give Away Assets to Qualify for Medicaid in Indiana?

Elder law attorneys assist clients who are concerned about long-term care costs. If you discuss your unique personal situation with an elder law attorney, you can devise a strategy that leads to Medicaid eligibility. Topics covered in this report include: Medicaid and Long-Term CareMedicaid Planning Strategies Click here to read the whole article or download the PDF. … [Read more...] about Free Report: Can I Give Away Assets to Qualify for Medicaid in Indiana?

Does the State Take My Assets If I Go on Medicaid?

January 20, 2015Medicaid

Can I Protect My Injury Settlement With a Special Needs Trust?

It is said that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, and this can be a factor when people obtain incomplete information about nursing homes and Medicaid. The Medicaid program is equipped to pay for long-term care.  Since Medicare does not pay for living assistance, Medicaid provides a solution for many elders who were once qualified for Medicare coverage. Many people are aware of the fact that Medicaid is a program that is intended for people with virtually no financial … [Read more...] about Does the State Take My Assets If I Go on Medicaid?

What is the Medicaid Look-Back in Indiana?

January 7, 2015Medicaid

What is the Medicaid Look-Back in Indiana? from Paul Kraft Medicaid is another government run health insurance program. Learn more about The Medicaid look-back in Indiana in this presentation. … [Read more...] about What is the Medicaid Look-Back in Indiana?

Can I Dissolve My Medicaid Trust?

November 11, 2014Elder Law, Medicaid

Can I Dissolve My Medicaid Trust?

Before we look at Medicaid trusts, we should explain why Medicaid should matter to you. Most people are aware of the fact that Medicaid is a government health insurance program that is in place to help people who are financially needy. If you have worked throughout your life, you will qualify for Medicare when you reach the age of 65.  Medicare also provides health insurance, so you wouldn't need Medicaid if you are enrolled in the Medicare program, right? The answer is that you … [Read more...] about Can I Dissolve My Medicaid Trust?

Will My Trust Protect My Assets From Medicaid?

October 30, 2014Elder Law, Medicaid

Medicaid is a health insurance program that is administered by the federal government in tandem with each respective state government.  The program is intended for people who have very limited financial resources. You have to fit within very modest income and asset limits if you want to qualify for Medicaid. Medicare is also a government run health insurance program, and for the most part, it is designed to help senior citizens, though there are limited exceptions. This program is not … [Read more...] about Will My Trust Protect My Assets From Medicaid?

Can Medicaid Take My Home?

October 23, 2014Elder Law, Medicaid

Is My Home Part of My Taxable Estate?

Long-term care costs are something that you should take very seriously when you are looking ahead toward your retirement years.  Medicare does not pay for assisted living, and this can come as a surprise to many people. When you look into the facts, you find that long-term care costs can be financially devastating.  According to the state of Indiana, the average monthly charge for a room in a nursing home is over $5,500.  This is an average that takes every area of the state … [Read more...] about Can Medicaid Take My Home?

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