Category Archives: Medicaid Planning
How Can Spousal Refusal Affect Medicaid Eligibility In Florida?
Due to the cost of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, qualifying for Medicaid to help with those expenses is often something that people will think about as they age. But if one spouse has a significant need for long-term care and the other does not, but together, the wealth of the couple… Read More »
Will Florida Medicaid Recipients Lose Their Homes After Death?
The state of Florida, like all other states in the union, offers Medicaid to qualified residents. Individuals with little wealth and assets may be eligible to receive Medicaid, a government-sponsored healthcare coverage program. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, there are over 70 million Americans that were receiving Medicaid coverage in… Read More »
Qualified Income Trusts And Florida Medicaid Benefits
Qualifying for assisted living benefits is something that many people in their golden years may be thinking about, and rightfully so. Assisted living can be quite costly and having the ability to secure assistance with the costs can make getting into a nursing home that meets one’s needs in old age more realistic. The… Read More »
Do You Have To Pay Back Florida Medicaid Benefits After Death?
Many people are unaware that in the state of Florida, an elder person’s estate can be subject to paying Medicaid benefits back after their death. Basically, the state of Florida becomes a creditor to an elderly person’s estate after their death for the sum of the benefits that were paid to an elderly person… Read More »
Elder Law Frequently Asked Questions
As experienced elder law attorneys in The Villages, we frequently receive questions from people in the community. These seniors call us because they are trying to handle a loved one’s estate or thinking about estate planning on their own. We are happy to meet with members of the public who have a legal question,… Read More »
Three Common Misconceptions About Medicaid Planning
For most middle-class people, Medicaid planning is an essential part of any estate plan. Although people might think they can draft their own will with the help of online software, the truth is that Medicaid planning requires a trip to the lawyer’s office. However, many people hesitate to contact us about Medicaid planning, perhaps… Read More »
