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Could Medicaid Payback Rules Come to an End?

By Andre O. McDonald |

Amid recent reports from such prominent news outlets as The New York Times and Associated Press about the negative impact of Medicaid estate recovery on families, the idea of ending this practice altogether has resurfaced.  What Is Medicaid? Medicaid is a public assistance program that seeks to provide health insurance coverage for Americans with limited means. To be… Read More »

Can a nursing home take your house?

Protecting Your House After You Move into a Nursing Home

By Andre O. McDonald |

When people start thinking about aging and the looming potential for needing long-term nursing care that comes along with it, one of the primary questions people have is: can a nursing home take your house? While you generally do not have to sell your home in order to qualify for Medicaid for nursing home… Read More »

How an ABLE Account helps families afford disability-related care

How An ABLE Account Can Help Boost Your Financial Health

By Andre O. McDonald |

For many people with disabilities, maintaining financial well-being can prove particularly challenging amid the marginalization, societal stereotypes, and employment and health care barriers they may regularly face. This includes anything from inaccessible workplaces to reduced income to limited options for building up their savings. Financial Health of People with Disabilities According to a new report,… Read More »

What to know about a Medicaid-Compliant Annuity

Medicaid-Compliant Annuity (MCA) for Married Couples

By Andre O. McDonald |

An annuity is a financial product that pays a fixed amount of money every year, generally for the rest of the annuity owner’s life. Most annuities are deferred, meaning the payout doesn’t occur until a later date. However, you can receive immediate payouts if you purchase a Medicaid-Compliant Annuity (MCA). When you buy a… Read More »

Options for how to afford paying for long-term care

Paying for Long-Term Care

By Andre O. McDonald |

According to findings, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cites that almost seventy percent of retirees in America will need some long-term care (LTC), with median annual costs for these services ranging from $53,768 to $105,850 in 2020, according to research from Genworth. HHS also reports that those who receive Medicaid-financed… Read More »

Determining Medicad Eligibility for nursing home based on level of care

Medicaid Eligibility for Nursing Home Level of Care

By Andre O. McDonald |

Think again if you thought Medicaid planning only included meeting strict income and asset limits for long-term care coverage. You will also need to demonstrate you need the level of care typically provided in a nursing home setting. These health eligibility rules are valid if you apply for nursing home coverage or a Medicaid… Read More »

FAQ: Will Medicaid take my house if I can't afford to pay for a nursing home?

Will Medicaid take my house if I can’t afford to pay for a nursing home?

By Andre O. McDonald |

Home ownership is the American Dream. People work hard all their lives to own a home, and it is often their most valuable and significant possession. So, when your health begins to fail and the need for long-term care arises, we often get this fear-filled question from our clients: will Medicaid take my house… Read More »

Beware of these 6 things commonly found in a nursing home contract

6 Things to Watch Out For Before Signing a Nursing Home Contract

By Andre O. McDonald |

Suppose your mother can no longer make decisions for herself and she now needs nursing-home care. You are stressed and anxious. You’re now staring down a twenty-page, single-spaced nursing home contract. You wish you could flip straight to the last page and sign then and there, just to get it over with. Do not… Read More »

The truth about how to protect assets in a second marriage.

How to Protect Assets in a Second Marriage (The Right Way)

By Andre O. McDonald |

When people marry for the second time (or more), losing assets to pay for their new spouse’s serious illness is probably the last thing on their minds when they say “I do.” But that could happen. Current costs for long-term care facilities can run between $70,000 – $150,000 annually. Studies show that 70% of… Read More »

The truth about the Medicaid penalty for gifts

How to Avoid the Medicaid Penalty for Gifts

By Andre O. McDonald |

Michelle’s children were concerned that Michelle would need long-term nursing-home care in the near future. It was the holidays, and Michelle always got a lot of joy out of generosity. But her children also worried that her generosity could hurt her in the long run, because they had heard that people in Michelle’s circumstances… Read More »

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