Estate planning, when done correctly, will accomplish considerably more than just creating a blueprint for the distribution of your assets after you are gone. It will also protect those assets while you are still here as well as after your death. One of the biggest potential threats to your assets is probably one you haven’t … [Read More]
Top 5 Medicaid Myths
Many adults go through their entire working years without ever needing to rely on Medicaid to cover healthcare expenses, only to find that they must turn to Medicaid as a senior. If you are among them, you may mistakenly believe some of the myths and misconceptions about the program. To help clear those up, a … [Read More]
How Do I Apply for Medicaid in Connecticut as a Senior?
Like many seniors, you may have managed to go through your entire life to date without ever even considering the need for Medicaid benefits because you were fortunate enough to be covered by employer-sponsored health insurance. If you now find yourself faced with the need to qualify for Medicaid to help cover long-term care costs, … [Read More]
Will My Father Qualify for Medicaid?
For an adult child, it can be extremely difficult to watch a parent succumb to the physical and/or mental deterioration that occurs as a result of the natural aging process. It can be even harder to watch a parent’s deterioration caused by Alzheimer’s or another dementia disease. If you find yourself in just such a … [Read More]
Can I Lose My Medicaid Eligibility Once I Am Approved?
Throughout your working years, you may have been fortunate enough to enjoy employer-sponsored health insurance. As you near retirement age, however, you may find that your employer-sponsored insurance terminates, and Medicare takes over covering most of your health care expenses. One thing Medicare will not cover though is long-term care except under very limited circumstances. … [Read More]
Health Bill Could Present Challenges to Connecticut Nursing Home Care
Many older people and disabled people rely on Connecticut nursing home care if they cannot live independently. Unfortunately, this care can be very costly to provide. Medicaid is a leading payor of nursing home care services, but the New Haven Register recently published an article indicating that health reform bills that are being considered could … [Read More]
Do I Have to Impoverish Myself to Qualify For Connecticut Medicaid
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Is Connecticut Medicaid Only for the Poor
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