Category archives: Benefits Applications
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2 weeks ago
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The federal government has expanded access to protections for spouses of reverse mortgage holders who are not named in the loan document, allowing more such spouses the ability to stay in their home if the borrowing spouse dies or moves to a care facility.
A reverse mortgage allows ho... [read more]
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3 weeks ago
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When applying for Medicaid many people often forget about life insurance. But depending on the type of life insurance and the value of the policy, it can count as an asset.
In order to qualify for Medicaid, you can't have more than $2,000 in assets (in most states). Life i... [read more]
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2 years ago
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We're often asked by clients exactly what Medicaid is; and if Medicaid benefits can help them cover the cost of long-term care.
Our answer is that Medicaid is a needs-based public assistance program. People who properly apply and qualify for Medicaid can use these benefits to cover the high cost ... [read more]
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2 years ago
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A special needs trust is designed to provide a person with a disability the funds to enhance her quality of life while at the same time allowing her to remain eligible for needs-based public benefits. Government programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provide essentials, such ... [read more]
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2 years ago
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Caring for an ailing family member is difficult work, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be unpaid work. There are programs available that allow Medicaid recipients to hire family members as caregivers.
All 50 states have programs that provide pay to family caregivers. The programs vary by st... [read more]
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3 years ago
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Understanding what benefits might be available to your child or loved one with special needs can be confusing. Different benefits apply in different circumstances, and sometimes different benefit programs can work together to help meet the needs of an individual. Childhood disabled beneficiary bene... [read more]
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3 years ago
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We're often asked by senior clients who are aging and/or experiencing health challenges if, in addition to providing Estate Planning services, we can also help them manage the many practical issues with aging in place at home as their lives are becoming more complicated and challenging. Our answer i... [read more]
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