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...
Long-Term Care Planning
How does Medicaid eligibility work in Florida?
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 trend: home- and community-based services
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...
What you need to know about Medicaid planning
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...
What issues can you encounter with a guardianship application?
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...
Choosing a qualified health care surrogate
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...
When does Medicare cover nursing home care?
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 give money to a loved one, can she still receive Medicaid?
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...
Yes, you need to think about long-term care planning
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...
How to talk about long-term care plans
Most people learn which topics of conversation are impolite -- including money -- at a relatively young age. This can make it hard for some people to approach the topic of money and financial security with their parents. For adults in Florida who need to talk with...