There are many misconceptions about nursing home Medicaid eligibility. You will have undoubtedly received information from family, friends or others. Such information will be well intentioned, but most of the time it is only partly true. Medicaid laws are complex …
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To Gift Or Not To Gift
You have probably heard from family or friends that you can give up to $10,000 per year without having to report it. As with the case of most legal and tax advice you hear from family and friends, it is …
Making Decisions for Mom or Dad
So Mom or Dad has named you as their financial power of attorney and patient advocate. You will be handling financial and medical decisions for Mom or Dad if they are unable. Mom or Dad has told you that it …
Healthcare Issues
In your estate plan, if you are like most people, you want to make sure that you are in control while you are alive and well, that you and your loved ones are provided for when you are alive and …
Now’s the Time To Apply Online For Retirement
If you’re planning on retiring sometime early in the new year, now is the time to apply for Social Security retirement benefits. A convenient way to apply for Social Security benefits is online – from the comfort of your home …
Medicare Enrollment Starts November 15
If you are over the age of 65, it’s that time of year to review your Medicare plans. Once a year from November 15 through December 31, those eligible for Medicare have the option to change existing Medicare Part D …
Medicare Part C Where’s the Advatage
Since it began in 1965, Medicare has provided a basic level of health insurance for the vast majority of seniors. That system evolved into Medicare Part A, which includes hospitalization and rehabilitative care after hospitalization and Part B, which includes …
Medicaid Eligibility-Top 8 Mistakes
1. Thinking it’s too late to plan. It’s almost never too late to take planning steps, even after you have moved into a nursing home. It does not matter whether you are single or married, have $40,000 in assets or …
Caregivers In The Home
Mom or Dad are still at home but they can’t take care of themselves. Mom or Dad want to stay in their home. Mom or Dad need assistance but the question is, who is going to give them assistance? It …
Keeping Mom & Dad Safe At Home
Mom or Dad still live at home, however you see them slowing down. Mom or Dad can’t get up and down the stairs like they used to. In these situations, you may not think that Mom or Dad is old …