Many families ask this question when planning for long-term care: What should you consider about gifting money before applying for MaineCare? “Can I give money to my children or grandchildren before applying for MaineCare?” The short answer is yes, but you must be very careful. Gifts made before applying for MaineCare can create serious problems […]
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Medicaid and Gift Giving Can Be Risky. Here’s a brief story to help you understand. Mabel’s children were concerned that Mabel would need long-term nursing-home care in the near future. It was the holidays, and Mabel always got a lot of joy out of generosity. But her children had heard that people in Mabel’s circumstances
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MaineCare (Medicaid) is a joint federal and state program available to individuals who meet certain asset requirements that help them pay for long-term care (LTC) costs. Long-term care often creates devastating financial impacts on Americans, particularly the elderly, and for those family members who lose hours of income (and more) while providing care for their
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The federal government formally ended the Covid Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. The conclusion of the PHE also ended a requirement of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) that kept people continuously enrolled in Medicaid programs through the end of the PHE. The end of continuous enrollment has seen many beneficiaries
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Medicaid Planning for Seniors and People with Disabilities Medicaid is a vital federal–state partnership program. It provides health and long-term care coverage for millions of Americans. For seniors and individuals with disabilities, it is often the most important safety net. It covers medical care, nursing home services, and community-based supports. Medicaid eligibility rules follow federal
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