Understanding Medicaid: What Does Medicaid Cover?

July 25, 2024
Brian Hicks
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Our Blog, Senior Living

In the complex and frequently changing landscape of health care in the United States, Medicaid stands out as a vital program. Since 1965, it has provided essential coverage to millions of low-income individuals and families. Alongside Medicare, Medicaid serves as...

What to Do If You Lose Your Medicaid Coverage

September 7, 2023
Tim Larson
Medicaid Planning, Our Blog, Senior Living

During the COVID-19 pandemic, states could not take away Medicaid coverage from any residents enrolled in this program. In recent months, however, this has been changing. If you are on Medicaid, be sure to take some time to understand whether...

The Redetermination Process for Medicaid Benefits

As part of the Medicaid redetermination process, the agency evaluates a beneficiary's eligibility to continue receiving Medicaid benefits. Typically, this process occurs annually. However, during the pandemic, the federal government enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), requiring continuous Medicaid enrollment…