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
Deciding which nursing home would be the best place for a loved one needing either a short-term stay after a hospital visit or a more
Applying for long-term care benefits through MassHealth can be a complicated process in part because of the many rules governing how different assets are considered in determining eligibility. As I
In 2005, the Federal Government passed the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA), which included changes to the MassHealth eligibility rules that greatly affect the way Massachusetts seniors can handle their finances
Recently, a client came to me seeking emergency MassHealth planning assistance after her father’s health rapidly declined and he was admitted to a long-term care
Massachusetts offers several programs, covered by MassHealth, that allow both disabled children and elderly adults who need more help than family members can provide to get certain long-term-care services while
