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The Truth About Using Medicaid to Pay for Nursing Home Care

February 27, 2023

by Gregory S. Schrot Elder Law Medicaid Nursing Home

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 high cost of long-term care. The real surprise is that half of all Americans don’t see

What is the Medicaid Look-Back Period?

September 30, 2022

by Michelle P. Biddinger Elder Law Medicaid

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 these limits, he or she may not qualify for Medicaid assistance until the limits are m