by Doug Jones | May 23, 2018 | caring for elderly parent, estate planning, Medicaid Planning, medicaid qualification
We see many people spend their estate all the way down (close to zero) before they apply for Medicaid assistance to help pay their Nursing Home Expenses. Why do they do this? Many have been told this is just the way it is. The belief is, they must spend down to less... 
by Doug Jones | May 8, 2018 | Medicaid Planning, pre-planning
It’s Never Too Late! That’s the answer I give many of our clients when they ask whether it is too late to apply for Medicaid to help pay their parent’s Nursing Home expenses. However, I guess the one big unfortunate exception to that statement is “It’s too late when... 
by Doug Jones | Feb 28, 2018 | caring for elderly parent, crisis planning, Medicaid Planning, Medicare Planning
I’ve already got Medicare – does Medicare pay for Nursing Home Care costs? We’ve heard that question hundreds of times over the years. You probably already have a Medicare card which you use when you go to doctor’s appointments, for prescription drugs, for... 
by Doug Jones | Feb 14, 2018 | crisis planning, Medicaid Planning, pre-planning, uncategorized
When meeting with a Lawyer, Getting Momma’s Stuff Together is typically half of the battle. Because of the amount of work it entails, it’s often the hardest part of the battle. When a parent goes to a Nursing Home, it’s even worse because you (the adult child)... 
by Doug Jones | Jan 9, 2018 | caring for elderly parent, crisis planning, Medicaid Planning, medicaid qualification
Spoiler Alert: No, you don’t have to spend all of Momma’s Money down to get Medicaid to pay for her care! My guess is that, because you are reading this, how to “Get Medicaid to Pay for Your Momma’s Nursing Home Stay” was not even on your horizon a... 
by Doug Jones | Dec 4, 2017 | caring for elderly parent, crisis planning, Medicaid Planning, medicaid qualification
Spoiler Alert: Don’t Pay until it’s all gone! You have done everything possible to keep Momma home as long as possible. Now home care is no longer working. And the doctors are telling you that Mom needs a Nursing Home level of care. You have resisted this move with... 