Medicaid

March 28, 2024

Planning for Long-Term Care: Medicare vs Medicaid

Understanding the differences between Medicare and Medicaid is crucial, particularly when considering how expensive long-term care is. Even though both Medicare and Medicaid provide medical assistance, […]
February 23, 2024

Managing a Medicaid Crisis

In recent years, nursing home costs have significantly increased within the United States. The monthly cost for a shared room in a nursing home can cost […]
February 27, 2023

The Truth About Using Medicaid to Pay for Nursing Home Care

Approximately 50% of all Americans who reside in nursing homes receive assistance from Medicaid to pay for their care. This is not surprising, given the extraordinarily […]
September 30, 2022

What is the Medicaid Look-Back Period?

Medicaid can pay for the long-term nursing home care of individuals who meet certain income and asset requirements. However, if the applicant’s assets and income exceed […]
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