Medicare vs. Medicaid benefits- What’s the difference?
In a recent post, we discussed how Medicare pays in skilled nursing facilities for “rehab” stays. To summarize, Medicare will pay for... Read More
What makes someone an Elder Law Attorney?
A few weeks ago, a case was decided by the Missouri Court of Appeals that highlights the reasoning behind getting professional advice... Read More
2015 Medicaid numbers are released!
Each year, certain numbers that affect MoHealthnet or Medicaid planning are released by the State implementing federal guidelines that each state must... Read More
Questions to Ask Prior to Admission into a Long-Term Care Facility
When considering placing a loved one into long-term care there are several questions you should ask the facility. Will the facility honor... Read More
Care Plan Meetings
Care plans are required in all federally funded long-term care facilities. Any facility who accepts Medicare or Medicaid are required to have... Read More
Are Irrevocable Asset Protection Trusts for Boomers?
Many times, as part of an asset protection plan (against long-term care costs), I will recommend to my senior clients that they... Read More
Basics of Medicaid for a Couple
Previously, we have looked at the difference between Medicare coverage of skilled nursing coverage and what happens after that coverage ends. Typically,... Read More
Medicare vs. Medicaid benefits- What’s the difference?
In our last post, we discussed how Medicare pays in skilled nursing facilities for “rehab” stays. To summarize, Medicare will pay for... Read More