If you or one of your family members is in a Nursing Home, are you aware of changes coming to the personal needs allowance? In most cases, the remaining income of nursing home residents go toward their share of the cost of care under the Medicaid program. But Governor Ron DeSantis, as part of his
Anyone can file for Medicaid and receive benefits from the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). Part of what makes it so helpful is how accessible it can be. There are some who even dedicate their careers to helping others plan for Medicaid! But were you aware that non-attorneys cannot give legal advice for
During the month of May, when we celebrate National Elder Law Month, did you know that the topic of how to afford a nursing home without losing all their money is often the most asked question with our clients and their loved ones? During National Elder Law Month, as we are out in our community,
Do you have a list of loved ones that you want to give gifts of money to this holiday season? Are you aware that monetary gifts can impact Medicaid eligibility? In fact, in the next five years if you needed to apply for Medicaid did you know there could be significant consequences? If you answered
A common question, which arises as couples conduct Medicaid planning is, when one spouse is placed in a nursing home, will the couple’s prenuptial agreement shelter the non-care receiving, community spouse’s assets? In a nutshell, the answer to this question is no, but the topic warrants further discussion. The state is not a party to
Frequently a war-time Veteran (or the widow of a war-time Veteran) who is receiving Aid & Attendance benefits also needs Medicaid. And, despite the prevalence of misinformation, a Veteran can receive both the Aid & Attendance benefit and Medicaid, so long as there are out of pocket expenditures toward care costs which are in excess
