Author: Mark Easley

It is common for older adults, especially those with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia to have an informal caregiver, usually a family member, adult child, or other loved one. This can be a difficult role, as most care providers also need to be employed to make ends meet. However, all state Medicaid programs have a family […]

There are many types of Medicaid programs, some of which will cover in-home care services. These programs are known as Home and Community Based Services, or HCBS waivers. HCBS waiver services are available through most state Medicaid programs. HCBS waivers often have strict eligibility requirements, with income limits and asset limits. Waiver programs are for […]

Medicaid often covers rehab, also known as substance use disorder treatment, alcohol addiction treatment, substance abuse treatment, or addiction treatment services. Treatment options can vary, from inpatient treatment and residential treatment to partial hospitalization (PHP) to intensive outpatient programs (IOP) or fully outpatient treatment. However, not all treatment facilities accept Medicaid health insurance, so it […]

Medicaid is a program provided by the federal government that allows people with low income or low assets to receive free or heavily discounted health care. Those eligible for Medicaid programs include individuals, families, pregnant women, children in foster care, and people with disabilities. One limitation of these programs, however, is that recipients must be […]

Medicaid is federally required to cover out-of-state medical emergencies for beneficiaries outside their home state. Examples of medical emergencies include life-threatening medical conditions like severe illness, injury, or intense pain that cannot wait until the beneficiary returns home. However, most routine care and non-life-threatening care is not covered, except in special circumstances. Examples of non-emergency […]

Medicare & Medicaid are both government run health care programs, with Medicare being run by the federal government and Medicaid being run by both federal and state governments. Medicare is available for US citizens and permanent residents over age 65, and some persons with disabilities under age 65. Medicaid benefits are available to people with […]