MaineCare eligibility for people with developmental disabilities in Maine

MaineCare for People with Disabilities in Maine: Eligibility, Benefits, and Planning

March 11, 2026 / Medicare, Special Needs Planning / 7 minutes of reading

Can People With Disabilities Qualify for MaineCare in Maine? Individuals living with disabilities often rely on access to reliable health coverage and supportive services to maintain independence and quality of life. In Maine, many individuals with disabilities qualify for MaineCare, the state’s Medicaid program, which provides medical care, therapies, and long-term support services for those […]

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Medicaid and Gift Giving Can Be Risky

February 6, 2025 / Medicaid Planning, Medicare / 2 minutes of reading

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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Long-Term Care Insurance 2.0: The Hybrid Policy

January 30, 2020 / Health Care, Medicare / 3 minutes of reading

How Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance Can Protect Your Savings and Home If you’ve ever looked into the cost of nursing home care, you know how overwhelming it can be. The average cost of long-term care in Maine and across the U.S. continues to rise each year — and Medicare covers only a small portion of

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Genetic Testing Scams are a New Type of Fraud

December 5, 2019 / Medicare, Senior Living / 3 minutes of reading

Genetic Testing Scams: A Growing Threat to Medicare Beneficiaries The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) has issued a national alert warning Medicare beneficiaries about a new type of healthcare fraud involving genetic testing. Federal authorities are investigating this widespread scam, which has already led to charges against 35

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Medicare Coverage for Long Term Care

November 12, 2019 / Medicare, Senior Living / 3 minutes of reading

Medicare Coverage for Long-Term Care: What Seniors and Families Need to Know Many people assume that once they turn 65 and begin receiving Medicare, most of their health care — including long-term care — will be covered. Unfortunately, that’s not entirely true. While Medicare provides excellent coverage for acute and short-term medical needs, it offers

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MaineCare for People with Disabilities in Maine: Eligibility, Benefits, and Planning

Medicaid and Gift Giving Can Be Risky

Long-Term Care Insurance 2.0: The Hybrid Policy

Genetic Testing Scams are a New Type of Fraud

Medicare Coverage for Long Term Care

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