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What you can and can’t keep with Medicaid: IRAs and Other Retirement Assets

In this Elder Law Minute video, Wes Coulson discusses how Illinois and Missouri treat IRAs & other retirement assets when determining Medicaid eligibility. | Coulson Elder Law

Having IRAs and other retirement assets can give us peace of mind that we have provided for our future, usually offering us great tax benefits, as well. But, when it comes to Medicaid eligibility, these retirement assets aren’t looked at the same way. Specifically in Illinois and Missouri, IRAs and other retirement assets are treated […]

What you can and can’t keep with Medicaid: Farm Land – Part B

Wes Coulson continues the discussion on the Medicaid rules on farm land, highlighting other issues that can arise even if the land is determined exempt. | Coulson Elder Law

In last week’s video, What you can and can’t keep with Medicaid: Farm Land – Part A, we learned that farm land can be treated as an exempt asset, when determining Medicaid eligibility, if it is considered as part of your residence. But, this isn’t the end of the story. There are other circumstances that can […]

What you can and can’t keep with Medicaid: Farm Land – Part A

Wes Coulson discusses the Medicaid rules on farm land and offers insights on how to determine if it can be considered an exempt asset. | Coulson Elder Law

When determining Medicaid eligibility, there are many rules about which assets you are and aren’t allowed to keep. Many of us own a residence, but what if you own farm land? As it turns out, farm land can be treated as an exempt asset if it is considered as part of your residence. So, how does […]

What you can and can’t keep with Medicaid: Cars and Trucks

In this Elder Law Minute video, Wes Coulson discusses the Illinois and Missouri Medicaid rules on cars and trucks and other personal use vehicles. | Coulson Elder Law

Most of us own a vehicle. Let’s face it they are a necessity in life. However, when looking at applying for Medicaid, this necessity may or may not be an asset we can keep. So, what are the Medicaid rules on cars and trucks and other personal use vehicles? And, is there a way to […]

What you can and can’t keep with Medicaid: Life Insurance

Wes Coulson discusses life insurance and how a policy is looked at by Medicaid in determining whether you can keep it or not when applying for eligibility. l Coulson Elder Law

Life insurance is an asset that is looked at by Medicaid when determining eligibility. But not all life insurance policies are the same and so they are not all treated the same way either. So, which type of life insurance policy may I keep? And is there a limit to the value? In this Elder Law […]

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