Medicaid Planning

Medicaid is a government program that helps individuals pay for long-term and nursing home care once they have reached an advanced age. Not everyone qualifies for Medicaid, and there is an income threshold under which individuals must be in order to receive support....

A large number of Americans will ultimately need long-term care financed through Medicaid. Their Medicaid planning should assure that one of them can continue to live in their home and safeguard their ownership. Medicaid is a federal and state health insurance program...

Medicaid provides invaluable assistance for nursing home care. Dealing with the 5-year look-back rule is an important part of Medicaid planning and preserving assets for family members. Most asset transfers that are made within five years start a penalty period that...

Throughout people's lives in New York, many things can happen to one's body. People may suffer injuries or develop diseases and illnesses. In these situations, people may require trips to the doctor and the use of other healthcare professionals. As people get older...

When it comes to planning for the future, one need to consider how his or her medical care will be addressed. Medicaid is a government program that is administered to residents by the state of New York. It is often confused with Medicare, which is also a government...

When we were younger, we often yearned to be an adult. To be able to make decisions for ourselves is a huge milestone; however, the need to make decisions never stops when one hits adulthood. One not only needs to think about the present but also constantly think...

Planning for the future can seem overwhelming, as we don't know what the future will bring. As we have discussed previously on this blog, Medicaid can be a great resource for those who may find themselves in need of long-term care down the line. However, not everyone...

This blog has previously discussed the various ways one can plan for his or her potential long-term care needs. Long-term care insurance, for example, may be a piece of the puzzle, but it likely won't be enough, and the claims process can be especially challenging....

There is no escaping the fact that we and our loved ones will grow old. In many instances, this means that a loved one may eventually become unable to care for him or herself. When this happens, plans must be made with regard to one's long-term care. There are many...

Last week, most media attention was paid to former FBI Director James Comey and his public hearing in front of the Senate regarding the Russian probe. But also going on at the was a hearing with Tom Price, Health and Human Services Secretary as he discussed possible...