When considering Medicaid, most view it as a vital resource for accessing healthcare, particularly in old age or when facing a disability. Indeed, it serves this purpose. However, a lesser-known ...

Would you transfer most or all of your assets out of your own name? It might sound crazy, but some Americans are doing just that. Their goal: to qualify for long-term care under Medicaid. For these ...

Medicaid helps cover long-term care when people run out of money, and federal law requires states to try to recover certain costs later. Estate recovery allows states to collect from the recipient's ...

Whether you're assisting an aging parent or proactively planning for your future, the rising costs of long-term care are a pressing concern for many. Understanding how to protect your assets while ...

Dear Mr. Premack: If a marital property agreement exists and finances have not been co-mingled, can the assets of one spouse be considered when the other spouse needs to apply for Medicaid assistance ...

Jenn Ochs lobbies against Medicaid cuts in Washington, D.C. for the 2025 Disability Policy Seminar. Courtesy: Jenn Ochs Anyone who benefits from Medicaid is restricted by asset limits. To receive ...

It’s one of the most common questions estate planning attorneys hear: “If I put my house and savings into a revocable trust, will that protect everything from Medicaid if I need nursing home care?” ...

When looking at pending nursing home admissions, people start to think about gifting their assets to their children, which can negatively impact their future Medicaid application. In Ohio, gifting ...

I am my mother's caregiver. She is 93. Four years ago she added my name to her checking and savings accounts and added me as the beneficiary on her pension and IRA. If, by chance, she has to go into a ...

Long-term care and Medicaid planning are important considerations for families, especially during the holidays when they gather. Without proper planning, individuals may need to spend down most of ...