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Category Archives: Medicaid/Long-Term Care/Asset Protection
How Much Income Can I Earn and Still Qualify for Medicaid in Florida?
Medicaid can literally be a lifesaver for elderly people in need of long-term care who can’t afford the exorbitant costs of a nursing home, assisted living, or in-home care without draining their life savings and becoming destitute. However, although Medicaid covers the cost of long-term care, the program itself comes with strict earning requirements… Read More »
What Is the Relationship Between Guardianship and Medicaid in Florida?
When planning for the future, it’s essential to understand the intricate relationship between guardianship and Medicaid. Both legal systems could end up playing critical roles in ensuring the well-being and financial stability of individuals who may not be able to care for themselves due to age, disability, or illness. Below we delve into the… Read More »
What Is Long-Term Care Medicaid?
As we age, the need for long-term care becomes increasingly likely, with many seniors requiring assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. The cost of long-term care, whether provided at home, in an assisted living facility, or in a nursing home, can be exorbitant, quickly depleting a lifetime of savings…. Read More »
How a Skilled Florida Elder Law Attorney Can Assist with Medicaid Approval
Preparing for your golden years extends beyond deciding on your retirement location or planning your leisure time activities. It also encompasses making crucial financial arrangements, especially considering the high costs of long-term care. Medicaid, a government program, can provide financial relief, but navigating its complexity to ensure eligibility can be daunting. This is where… Read More »
Understanding Your 2023 Long-Term Care Benefits
Long-term care is expensive, costing thousands of dollars a month. For most people, it’s an impossible expense without assistance. It’s important to start planning for your elder years, or for the possibility of earlier disability, while you are still able and working. There are a few different options for long-term care coverage in Florida,… Read More »
What Is a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust?
Long-term care is prohibitively expensive for many people. Medicaid and other needs-based programs can help pay for long-term care, but their standards for eligibility can be difficult to meet without planning. Dumping assets to qualify for Medicaid can create more problems than it solves. Legal solutions are available for people hoping to qualify for… Read More »
Florida Medicaid Myths
When it comes to understanding Medicaid, there are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings regarding how to qualify, what Medicaid can and can’t be used for, and even just exactly what Medicaid is. Below we explore and explain some common myths about Medicaid in Florida. For help addressing Medicaid issues in Florida now or… Read More »
Strategies to Protect Your Assets From Medicaid
Medicaid is an essential element for many people to afford long-term care. Long-term care is extremely expensive, and unless you are already wealthy or have a long-term care insurance policy in place, you may need assistance paying for nursing or retirement home care. Medicaid is a needs-based governmental program that covers the costs of… Read More »
What is Florida Medicaid Managed Care?
Florida’s Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) program is the program through which most Medicaid recipients receive Medicaid services. The SMMC includes three different programs: The Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) Program, the Long-term Care Program (LTC), and the Dental Program. MMA covers medical services like doctor visits, hospital care, and transportation to these services; most… Read More »
Can You Use Out of State Medicaid in Florida?
Clients frequently ask us: If I have Medicaid from another state, will I be covered in a Florida hospital? Or, conversely, will my Florida Medicaid cover me if I am injured in another state? Medicaid is a federal program, so it stands to reason that it would apply across state lines. Unfortunately, the answer… Read More »