In helping people plan for a MassHealth (Medicaid) application, I encounter many different financial entanglements that must be overcome prior to achieving eligibility for my clients. One particular obstacle has
In yet another sad example of the pervasiveness of debilitating mental health issues, earlier this week it was announced that famed Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt has been diagnosed
As people age they are often confronted with new and confusing challenges and considerations. For example, after a lifetime of hard work, how can you be sure your assets will
Many of my clients with aging parents spend a great deal of time, energy and money helping their parents maintain their independence by living at home. Those who are planning
Many adult children go to great lengths to help keep their elderly parents living at home and out of a nursing home environment. However, arranging home care for seniors can
Funerals are never a fun thing to think about, especially when it’s your own. Nevertheless, failure to make plans for this inevitability can have negative consequences for you and your
Applying for MassHealth long-term care benefits to pay for nursing home care in Massachusetts, is an arduous process that requires quite a bit of supporting documentation. MassHealth can review up
To qualify for MassHealth benefits, seniors must meet strict financial eligibility requirements. This includes both a limit on countable assets as well as income. In 2011, the monthly income limits
Oftentimes, clients seeking Medicaid benefits in Massachusetts (MassHealth) for their loved ones have already incurred costs associated with long-term care. If your loved one enters a nursing facility and then
Many seniors look to provide for their family by transferring their home to their children. The home often represents a family’s largest asset, as well
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