In order to obtain Medicaid assistance to pay for long-term care, a person must satisfy three basic requirements for the program. First, the individual must be in “clinical” need of Medicaid assistance. There must be a medical or underlying health…
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Medicaid Changes Rules on Spousal Support
Both federal and state laws allow a portion of a person’s income to be paid to the healthier spouse. The healthier spouse is referred to as the “community spouse”. The amount of the spousal support is based upon a very…
National Elder Law Month 2023
May is designated as National Elder Law Month by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Elder law attorneys address the legal needs of elderly people including long-term care planning and financing, Medicaid planning, estate planning, Wills, Trusts, and…
Personal Needs Allowance Has Increased for Assisted Living Residents
When a resident of an assisted living facility receives Medicaid assistance, then virtually all of his or her income must be paid to the facility each month. That person, however, is allowed to use his or her income to pay…
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Medicaid Changes How the Spousal Support Is Calculated
Most residents in a nursing home facility must use all of their monthly income to contribute to the cost of long-term care. Medicaid then pays the balance of that care. A nursing home resident, however, is allowed to keep $50.00…
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