Since it has been awhile since we covered the “basics” of Medicaid planning for married couples, and since the rules and regulations that apply change over time, we thought our readers might appreciate a “refresher course” on the subject. Although a nursing home resident is only entitled to keep a small amount of “countable assets” […]
The Basics of Medicaid: What You Can and Can’t Keep
Wes Coulson discusses the basics of Medicaid and how Medicaid will treat your assets relative to what you can and can’t keep when applying for eligibility. In order to begin to understand Medicaid eligibility, you first need to understand how Medicaid will treat your assets. When you apply for Medicaid (known as MO Healthnet in […]
How to Make Sure Your Loved One Receives Great Care
In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson shares advice on how to ensure your loved one receives great care while in the nursing home. Whether it’s giving a nurse a birthday card, or buying pizzas for the staff, a little thought can go a long way.
Elder Law Minute: Medicaid Look Back Period
In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson talks about the Medicaid look back period. Despite many misconceptions, you can do effective planning for Medicaid while someone is in the nursing home. Hi, I’m Wes Coulson, and this is your Elder Law Minute. A lot of people are fooled by the look back period for […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of assuring the best possible nursing home experience
It has often been fairly and accurately observed that a good elder law attorney is also part social worker and part family friend. With that in mind, we offer the following “do’s and don’ts” toward assuring that, if your loved one needs nursing home care, he or she will have the best possible nursing home […]
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