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The Medicaid penalty period, and possible ‘undue hardship’

The Medicaid penalty period, and possible ‘undue hardship’

If you are planning to apply for Medicaid, you might not realize that you should think twice before transferring any of your assets. If you transfer assets within five years of applying for Medicaid, you could in fact face a penalty period. During this time, you would...
Medicaid spend down: Pay for more than just medical bills

Medicaid spend down: Pay for more than just medical bills

Since the 1960s, Medicaid has provided health care coverage for low-income people across the United States. For millions of seniors, Medicaid offers financial assistance, helping them to cover the cost of long-term care services. Today, this joint federal-state...
2024 standard protections for spouses of Medicaid applicants

2024 standard protections for spouses of Medicaid applicants

Each fall, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) renews the federal guidelines that seek to protect individuals whose spouses are applying for or receiving Medicaid long-term care benefits. These protections, known as the Spousal Impoverishment...
PACE program helps seniors remain at home

PACE program helps seniors remain at home

Most seniors want to stay at home as long as they can instead of moving into a nursing home. The little-known Program for All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE) provides care and services to some nursing home-eligible seniors and disabled individuals, enabling them...
Some states testing out Medicaid coverage for healthy food

Some states testing out Medicaid coverage for healthy food

Under a federal pilot program, a number of states are using Medicaid funds to cover healthy food costs for Medicaid recipients. Ultimately, the trial program seeks to determine whether nutrition support can help prevent and manage certain chronic illnesses related to...