by mbaker | Aug 12, 2019 | Long-Term Care, Medicaid / MassHealth
Medicaid is the single-largest source for funding nursing home care that exists in the United States. In Massachusetts, the Medicaid program is called MassHealth. With as prevalent as it is, one would think the general population would be more knowledgeable about it,...
by mbaker | Jul 29, 2019 | Elder Care, Long-Term Care, Medicaid / MassHealth
While you might need to “spend down” some of your assets to qualify for Medicaid or MassHealth in Massachusetts. To pay for your nursing home care, you typically will not have to sell your house as part of this process. However, there is still a chance the state will...
by mbaker | Nov 8, 2018 | Medicaid / MassHealth
Medicaid known as MassHealth in Massachusetts is made available to low-income families and seniors to provide them with healthcare coverage and coverage for long-term nursing home care. However, not everyone qualifies for Medicaid. If you are getting close to the...
by mbaker | Oct 31, 2018 | Elder Care, Financial Management
At some point, your elderly relatives might reach a point at which they are incapable of keeping up with their financial matters, including paying their bills, managing their retirement income and Social Security and budgeting their expenses. If you decide to take on...
by mbaker | Apr 17, 2017 | Medicaid / MassHealth
How Medicaid (MassHealth) Uses This Tool to Determine Whether You Have Enough Income When determining whether you qualify for Medicaid, known as MassHealth in Massachusetts, while there are limits on the assets a “community spouse” can keep, eligibility...