“I do not believe there is a way to preserve assets and still qualify for Medicaid.” ...

By KEN SWEET The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that more than half people over age 65 will need help ...

Deliberately reducing a person's income and savings to qualify for Medicaid can sound daunting.

For many older Americans, the rising cost of long-term care presents a difficult financial reality. Nursing homes, assisted living, and in-home care services can quickly drain sav ...

Planning for long-term care is a crucial but often overlooked part of estate planning. Determining who will care for you and how that care will be paid for can be an uncomfortable conversation, yet it ...

Medicaid helps cover long-term care when people run out of money, and federal law requires states to try to recover certain costs later. Estate recovery allows states to collect from the recipient's ...

Jenn Ochs lobbies against Medicaid cuts in Washington, D.C. for the 2025 Disability Policy Seminar. Courtesy: Jenn Ochs Anyone who benefits from Medicaid is restricted by asset limits. To receive ...

It’s one of the most common questions estate planning attorneys hear: “If I put my house and savings into a revocable trust, ...

Since Medicare doesn’t pay for long-term care, Medicaid is the safety net for the old and impoverished. But eligibility is a tricky issue as it varies by state, and there are certain rules that ...

SYRACUSE, NY - Central New York families face growing financial risks from lawsuits, creditor claims, and the rising ...

Dear Mr. Premack: If a marital property agreement exists and finances have not been co-mingled, can the assets of one spouse be considered when the other spouse needs to apply for Medicaid assistance ...