Medicaid

To better understand Medicaid Waivers, it is helpful to start with an overview of the regular state plan Medicaid program. Medicaid is a jointly funded state and federal government health care program for low-income persons of all ages. The rules governing Medicaid are federally set and require that all states provide assistance to specific groups […]

Does Medicaid pay for assisted living care? The answer is, unfortunately, a qualified NO. Medicaid benefits do not cover care services in an assisted living facility in the same that Medicaid programs pay comprehensively for nursing home care. For those who meet full financial eligibility requirements (i.e. are under all applicable asset limits) and need […]

When determining eligibility for Vendor assistance the home of the applicant or recipient when the home is providing shelter to the applicant or recipient, or his spouse or dependent child shall be disregarded.   A ‘home’ is defined as real property that is furnishing shelter to the individual, the individual’s spouse or dependent child. A mobile […]

When long-term care becomes necessary for a family member or loved one, it can be difficult to know where to begin. What levels of care are available, and what type of medical care do each provide? Could the resident thrive in an assisted living facility instead? Is dementia or Alzheimer’s in the picture, calling on […]

When a person requires full nursing home care, is in a qualified care facility and has insufficient funds to pay for care, Medicaid becomes an immediate reality. The care recipient (a) requires long-term care, and (b) meets all eligibility criteria for Medicaid coverage because of the limited financial means. Since nursing home Medicaid has no […]

Nursing Home Level of Care One of the questions family members or loved ones have is: My loved one has needs, but I am not sure that he or she needs full skilled care in a skilled nursing facility yet. How can I know when care needs have reached a point to consider long-term care? […]