Author: Mark Easley

Inheritance can affect Medicaid eligibility; the nature of the inheritance (i.e. real estate v. financial assets) affects the way in which inheritance alters eligibility. Oftentimes, a Medicaid recipient who otherwise has achieved Medicaid eligibility may receive assets that can affect their ability to receive Medicaid benefits. If the Medicaid recipient (or a Medicaid applicant) is […]

Some state Medicaid state departments provide real time online access to information on application status; other departments will gladly provide updates upon email contact. Medicaid is a federally-funded health insurance program for low-income citizens with disabilities that is administered by each state. The income requirements and types of coverage you get depend on state laws, […]

Rental property is considered a countable asset for purposes of Medicaid qualification and therefore requires early planning in order to preserve rental assets. It is not uncommon for a senior to enter long-term care in a nursing home, and part of their asset holdings income rental property, and their monthly income partially consists of rental […]