Medicaid Planning

Long-term care is one of the most significant expenses you may face as you age, and mistakes in planning can quickly put your savings and your family’s stability at risk. By identifying the errors that cause the most damage, you can take steps now that will protect...

Unfortunately, Medicare does not cover expenses associated with long-term care, such as for nursing homes or assisted living facilities, which can cost as much as $11,000.00 or more per month. Medicaid for long-term care services will, however, cover the cost of that...

Aging in place involves someone remaining in their home for as long as possible, possibly including through their time in hospice and palliative care at the end of their life. People often make major changes to their finances and homes so that aging in place is...

Some forms of Colorado Medicaid are deemed so crucial to public health that the state is rather liberal with the benefits.  Pregnant women can qualify for prenatal benefits on their current financial circumstances, and children can often receive Medicaid coverage even...

It can be very difficult to accept that your mother or father's dementia has reached a stage where they need professional care. But once you come to grips with the fact that it's time to move your parent into an assisted living facility, you naturally want the process...

Your retirement plans probably focus mostly on Medicare for your health care needs, not Medicaid for long term care. After all, Medicaid is a need-based program, and you have set aside funds for years to save for your retirement. You probably assume you will not have...

Elderly loved ones often require care for sensitive and complicated issues like memory loss, speech problems and movement dysfunction. One therapy that could help treat these issues is equine movement therapy. What is equine therapy? The benefits of fostering a...

If you are thinking about the future and how you can plan wisely for life after retirement or incapacity, one area you may well be interested in is long-term care Medicaid. The benefits available through this program are often crucial for recipients.  These include...

One goal many people have regarding their lifestyle and care needs as they age is to stay in the comfort of their homes as long as possible.  If this is something you wish to do, it is crucial to consider the cost of receiving care in your home. And it is not just the...