Medicaid Planning

Social Work & Elder Law: The Power of Planning Ahead

By Kym Hance

When it comes to aging and elder care, social workers and elder law attorneys share a common mission: empowering older adults and their families to…

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What Is the Difference Between Medicaid and Medicare?

By Herzog Law Firm

Although Medicaid and Medicare are both public health insurance programs, they have essential differences. Medicare is a federal program for older adults, people with disabilities,…

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What Are Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts?

By Herzog Law Firm

Medicaid imposes strict rules on how much money and assets an applicant can have. To qualify for Medicaid, you must fall under the asset limit,…

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What Is Community Medicaid?

By Herzog Law Firm

Medicaid is a federal program administered on a state-by-state basis. There are several types of Medicaid — including Community Medicaid. Community Medicaid covers care and medical services…

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Medicaid’s “Snapshot” Date & Medicaid Eligibility

By Herzog Law Firm

When a married couple applies for Medicaid, the Medicaid agency must analyze the couple’s income and assets as of a particular date to determine eligibility….

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What ‘Nursing Home Level of Care’ Means for Medicaid

By Herzog Law Firm

When applying for Medicaid’s long-term care coverage, in addition to the strict income and asset limits, you must demonstrate that you need a level of…

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