Medicaid Rules

We’ve all heard that it’s better to give than to receive, but if you think you might someday want to apply for Medicaid long-term care benefits, you need to be careful because giving away money or property can interfere with...

Medicare is launching a pilot program to determine whether relaxing its payment rules can help patients who require nursing home care after a hospital stay. . .

In upholding the President Obama's health reform law, the Supreme Court ensured the preservation and continued roll-out of improvements and protections . . . ...

Some nursing homes are reaping profits at the same time that many are cutting back on care workers . . . ...

It is sometimes claimed that reducing the amount of assets an individual can keep while qualifying for Medicaid would increase . . . ...

Many people wonder if it is a good idea to give their home to their children. . .

Seniors want to remain at home as long as possible, but with family spread out all over the country, it isn't always easy to do so. . .

In order to qualify for Medicaid, you can't have more than $2,000 in assets (in most states). Many people forget about life insurance when calculating their assets, but depending on the type of life insurance and the value of the...

Most seniors prefer to stay at home as long as possible rather than move into a nursing home. . .