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Navigating Illinois’s Medicaid application backlog can be difficult for families when their loved one needs long-term care. In this article, we will discuss steps you can take to ensure your application is moving through the system. According to the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) at illinois.gov, the number of Medicaid applications which […]

Immigrants to the US can receive Medicaid, provided they meet certain conditions. Qualified non-citizens can apply for and receive regular Medicaid or Emergency Medicaid. Immigration status may affect a person’s eligibility for Medicaid. U.S. Citizens are fully eligible for Medicaid, provided they meet the financial and medical eligibility criteria for the Medicaid services they are […]

Veterans have access to a special program known as Veteran Directed Care, which provides in-home care to veterans who might otherwise have to reside in a nursing home. In addition to Medicaid, veterans have access to the VA health care system, which provides a variety of health services to those who have served our country. […]

Nursing home residents on Medicaid are permitted to keep a small amount of their monthly income for personal spending. This is known as the Personal Needs Allowance. When a person is on long-term care Medicaid and resides in a nursing home, their monthly income is paid to the nursing facility as a co-pay towards their […]

What is a Medicaid compliant annuity (MCA), and is it right for me? A Medicaid compliant annuity is a financial product that turns a countable asset into an income stream. If you and your spouse are contemplating a Medicaid application, an annuity contract may help you qualify for long-term care. To avoid being classified as […]

Selling a house while on Medicaid is possible, but must be done carefully to prevent loss of Medicaid benefits. Selling a primary residence while on Medicaid may be necessary, but must be done carefully to protect the Medicaid recipient’s benefits. Medicaid considers the primary residence to be an exempt asset, but once the property is […]