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6 Medicaid 5-Year Lookback Facts You CAN’T Ignore
You can’t understand Medicaid eligibility in its entirety without knowing ALL of its moving parts. Oh, and there are more than a few variables — from financial calculations and tiers of eligibility to applicant categories and levels of coverage — which can greatly confuse the planning process. Knowing the Medicaid 5-year lookback period is key. […]
How to Navigate Confusing Medicaid Eligibility Rules
Step 1. Hire a professional. I can’t stress this enough. If you’re building an estate plan, life care plan or any other plan for yourself or a loved one, Medicaid planning and asset protection should always be an important part of the discussion. Sure, there are some who are ineligible due to Medicaid income and […]
Hospice Care: When is the Time Right?
It’s close to the end. You know it. Your family knows it. The doctor and medical staff know it. (“Close to the end” is a strange combination of perspective and reality. And “knowing it” is an exercise in faith and reality.) When is the time right for hospice care? Most hospice agencies say families and […]
Income and Asset Limits for Medicaid and VA Planning in Florida
We earlier discussed the astronomical costs of long-term health care and how Medicaid and VA planning can protect assets. For most individuals and families, it’s a vital part of the life-care planning process as we and/or our loved ones age. If you’re reading this, you, a partner/spouse or other household family member are likely among […]
Protect Your Assets with Medicaid and VA Planning in Florida
You and/or your loved one wish to grow old without financial worry. OK, right off the bat, let’s rephrase that. You and/or your loved one wish to cover any necessary medical needs without surrendering your hard-earned money and assets for yourselves and future generations. This is where Medicaid and VA Planning must be an essential […]
Common Alzheimer’s and Dementia Behaviors: Communication Difficulties
You’re chatting with your husband and sister on the back patio on a beautiful summer evening. The wine tastes divine — even better with some stimulating conversation. Except, for some reason that escapes you right now, your husband is repeating himself and having difficulty finding the right words. That’s new, you think to yourself as […]