by Michael Baker | Apr 8, 2020 | Medicaid / MassHealth
Determining Medicaid eligibility for long-term care comes with a significant income and asset cap. This can be difficult for those whose assets are too valuable yet they cannot afford expensive nursing home care on their own. Before you sell your house to pay the...
by Michael Baker | Mar 16, 2020 | Medicaid / MassHealth
If you’re 65 or over and female, you have a 52% chance of needing a nursing home stay in your future, whether briefly or perhaps for the rest of your life. Men have a 33% chance. Depending on your physical condition and financial situation, you may be able to qualify...
by Michael Baker | Feb 24, 2020 | Elder Care, Medicaid / MassHealth
MassHealth is Massachusetts’ Medicaid offering, designed to help low-income residents get the medical care that they need. At some point in your life, you might find that you or a loved one needs the care of a full-time nursing facility. This can be a lengthy and...
by Michael Baker | Dec 2, 2019 | Elder Care, Medicaid / MassHealth
When you’re looking into applying for MassHealth (Medicaid), you should consider seeking an attorney for professional assistance. MassHealth has strict asset limits and making even minor mistakes can lead to long disqualification periods. Sometimes, all you’ll need is...
by mbaker | Aug 20, 2019 | Asset Protection, Long-Term Care, Medicaid / MassHealth
Occasionally, we hear from clients or from others who have some objections to the idea of Medicaid planning in the context of paying for nursing home care. MassHealth is the Medicaid Program in Massachusetts. These objections are understandable to a degree—Medicaid...