Medicaid Planning Strategies

Medicaid has strict asset rules that compel many applicants to "spend down" their assets before they can qualify for coverage. It is important to know what you can spend your money on without endangering Medicaid eligibility.

Medicaid 101

Transferring assets to qualify for Medicaid can make you ineligible for benefits for a period of time. Before making any transfers, you need to be aware of the consequences. ...

Medicaid 101

Medicaid law provides special protections for the spouses of Medicaid applicants to make sure the spouses have the minimum support needed to continue to live in the community.

Medicaid 101

Medicaid (called "Medi-Cal" in California, "MassHealth" in Massachusetts, and "TennCare" in Tennessee) is a joint federal-state program that provides health insurance coverage to low-income children, seniors, and people with disabilities.

Medicaid 101

We’ve all heard that it’s better to give than to receive, but if you think you might someday want to apply for Medicaid long-term care benefits, you need to be careful because giving away money or property can interfere with...

Medicaid 101

Once someone enters a nursing home, it isn't always easy to move out again . . .

Medicaid 101

Twenty-eight states currently have laws making adult children responsible for their parents . . .

Medicaid 101

While joint accounts can be useful in certain circumstances, they can have dire consequences if not used properly.

Medicaid 101

Many people believe that Medicare covers nursing home stays. In fact Medicare's coverage of nursing home care is quite limited.

Medicaid 101