Proper Retirement Planning Avoids Underestimating Care Costs

February 27, 2025
Brian Hicks
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Our Blog, Senior Living, Wills & Trusts

It can be easy to underestimate the amount of money we will need for health care and long-term care after we retire. Not knowing exactly what care we will need and with the costs of all types of care rising,...

An Elder Care Lawyer Can Help You Get Medicaid Home Care

December 5, 2024
Brian Hicks
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Our Blog, Senior Living

The over-65 crowd is growing dramatically. Millions of Baby Boomers are transitioning into older adulthood and are living longer than previous generations. According to recent U.S. Census Bureau data, the U.S. population over the age of 65 is expected to...

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...

A black phone shows the webpage for Medicaid.gov where the tagline says Keeping America Healthy with an American flag heart outlined by a blue stethoscope.

Undue Hardship and the Medicaid Penalty Period

May 30, 2024
Tim Larson
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Our Blog, Senior Living

If you are planning to apply for Medicaid, you might not realize that you should think twice before transferring any of your assets. If you transfer assets within five years of applying for Medicaid, you could face a penalty period. During...

Healthcare worker in blue and white scrubs places a food tray with cereal and a white coffee mug in front of an older gentleman with silver hair wearing and ivory colored shirt.

Getting Help When Providing Care at Home for Aging Parents

May 9, 2024
Tim Larson
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Our Blog, Senior Living, Wills & Trusts

As they grow older, your parents may prefer to continue living in their home rather than moving to a long-term care facility. They are not alone in this; more than three-quarters of adults over the age of 50 say they...

Medicaid Spend Down: Pay for More Than Just Medical Bills

April 18, 2024
Tim Larson
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Our Blog

Since the 1960s, Medicaid has provided health care coverage for low-income people across the United States. For millions of seniors, Medicaid offers financial assistance, helping them to cover the cost of long-term care services. Today, this joint federal-state program also benefits...

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...

Protection from Spousal Impoverishment

Several decades ago, Congress created safeguards to protect the savings of married couples using Medicaid. These protections prevent husbands and wives from bankrupting themselves funding care for their loved ones. They originally required states to allow spouses of nursing home…

Medicaid: An Overview

In the United States, Medicaid is a public health insurance program that provides comprehensive coverage for health care and financial assistance to millions of Americans. The program helps low-income families, individuals, and people with disabilities receive adequate health care and…

How to Avoid the Medicaid Penalty Period

April 18, 2022
Tim Larson
Medicaid Planning

To receive federal assistance through the Medicaid program for nursing home care, assisted living, in-home care, or adult foster care, individuals must meet the threshold requirements of limited income and assets. Because of these rules, many candidates give away their…