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When an Illinois Medicaid recipient becomes Medicaid-eligible and enters a nursing home or long-term care facility, their care will be fully covered by the State of Illinois. However, most monthly income, including Social Security and pensions, must be turned over to the skilled nursing facility. This payment to the nursing home can be thought of […]
What’s the Difference Between a Will and a Living Will? Understanding the distinction between a will and a living will is essential for anyone engaged in estate planning—especially in Missouri, where state laws can affect how these documents are created and used. Missouri and Living Wills Technically, Missouri does not legally recognize the term “living […]
For Missouri nursing home residents receiving Missouri Medicaid (also called Mo Healthnet) assistance, Medicaid eligibility works in the following way. First, the Medicaid applicant must be currently residing in a skilled nursing facility in a Medicaid bed. By “residing in a Medicaid bed,” the person must be receiving care in the nursing home, and must […]
The Arkansas Medicaid program provides a wide variety of healthcare related services for low-income and low asset Arkansans. Eligibility requirements for each program vary, but all Medicaid programs are based on lack of financial ability to private pay for healthcare services and being under the applicable asset limits. In the state of Arkansas, the federal […]
Why “Avoiding Probate” Matters in Estate Planning If you’ve been exploring estate planning options, you’ve likely come across the phrase “avoid probate.” It’s a common piece of advice—and for good reason. If you’ve personally experienced probate, whether as an executor or interested party, you probably understand the challenges it brings. But if not, the phrase […]
The Indiana Medicaid program covers a wide variety of healthcare related services for low-income and low asset Hoosiers. Eligibility requirements for each program vary, but all Medicaid programs are predicated on lack of financial ability to private pay for healthcare services and being under the applicable asset limits for countable assets. In the state of […]