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Medicaid will cover custodial care costs as long as care is provided in a specific setting approved by Medicaid. provided in approved care facilities, such as a nursing home setting or other settings (see below). Medicare does not provide for long-term custodial care. The three principal settings in which individuals receive custodial care are: in […]

A common question family members and loved ones often ask us is: What about joint bank accounts? How does Medicaid handle these assets? How does this affect Medicaid eligibility? Joint bank accounts are very common in the context of senior assets. Senior individuals will often place a joint owner on a checking account or other […]

You may have heard of many different types of Medicaid coverage. And, in fact, thankfully there are a wide variety of Medicaid programs to help a wide variety of people. This article will give you a broad idea of the many types of Medicaid programs and covered services that are available to low income and […]

There are several different Medicaid programs that address a wide variety of disabilities, healthcare, managed care, child health, mental health, developmental disabilities, and other Medicaid services designed to help those in need with limited financial ability and who are not covered by Medicare.gov. These programs provide health services for low asset and low income individuals, […]

HCB Medicaid stands for Home and Community-Based Services. This health care program is also referred to as HCBS at times. These services are made available to those who meet financial eligibility requirements with assistance in the home. HCB Medicaid is an alternative to nursing home care for those in need of care services and who […]

When a family member or loved one or any older adult requires skilled nursing care, the question of payment of nursing home costs typically quickly comes up. Whether it is nursing home care in a skilled nursing facility or assisted living in an assisted living facility or anything in between, the cost per month is […]