Long-Term Care Planning

Medicaid can be a crucial source of coverage for long-term care services for many seniors. However, there are some common misconceptions about how Medicaid for long-term care works. Understanding the facts can help you make informed plans about your or your loved...

Medicaid is a state and federal program that gives people with limited resources access to a wide range of healthcare services. Older people and those with disabilities can use Medicaid to help cover the expenses of long-term medical care. Unfortunately, there are...

The assistance programs under Medicaid can help people with various medical expenses, including treatment, medication and long-term care. Medicaid covers several different groups of people, and it can be complex to determine eligibility. When planning for the future,...

Medicaid planning on the Space Coast can help ensure adequate medical care for yourself or a loved one down the road. To properly plan, you should have an idea of the type of care desired. Recently, there has been an increase in demand for home- and community-based...

You want your aging parent to have the best care available, but nursing homes cost a small fortune. The government offers Medicaid to help ease this burden, but only if you meet their specific parameters to qualify. When considering Medicaid, a few frequently asked...

You may have a loved one who has serious mental or physical health issues. In this situation, you may wish to take over their personal and financial matters to ensure they receive proper care by establishing guardianship.  The National Guardianship Association...

Living wills and advance directives allow you to give medical providers and family members specific instructions about the types of end-of-life-care you are willing to undergo. However, you may also want to designate a health care surrogate who can help with medical...

Placing an elder loved one in a nursing home is often a difficult decision. However, you may feel more comfortable doing so if you are confident in the quality of care a home provides. You may have limited income to work with when determining where to place your loved...

If you have a loved one who has a serious medical condition or disability, you likely know how much medical care costs. Even worse, you probably realize obtaining private health insurance is virtually impossible. Fortunately, Medicaid is available to many low-income...

Planning for the future usually feels very important for young adults. Florida adults who are closer to or who are already in retirement may feel like planning for the future is a less urgent task. However, long-term care planning is an essential task that should not...