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What does it mean to engage in Medicaid planning?

As most Americans know all too well, it is hard to plan for all the medical expenses that may arise in one’s lifetime. For older residents in Carmel, this is a real concern. How can elders set...

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What you need to know about Medicaid divestment penalties

People often don’t realize the limitations of Medicare until they don’t have the coverage they need. Medicare doesn’t offer very robust rehabilitation coverage. It also won’t pay for skilled in-home...

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The troubling facts about long-term care in the U.S.

When you enter your senior years, you may anticipate a peaceful and carefree existence. Most elders residing in Carmel, Indiana, do not expect an illness or other incapacitating event to occur,...

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Why you and your elderly relative should plan for long-term care

Planning long-term care ahead of the time your elderly parent or relative may need this service is helpful. Preplanning may reduce the stress and financial burden on you and your family. Because you...

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If you don’t protect your assets, Medicaid could take it all

Indiana’s Medicaid program is only accessible to those with real financial needs. You typically have to show that you have both limited income and limited personal assets to get benefits.  Usually,...

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What is the cost of a nursing home in Indiana?

As you plan for how you want to spend your later years in your life, you may be aware that you could have to live in a nursing home. Maybe you have some medical conditions that you know you’re not...

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What is Medicaid’s five-year look back?

Medicaid is a program that assists low-income seniors with medical costs. When a senior applies for the program, Medicaid will conduct a five-year look back. Because Medicaid is a program for people...

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Trusts may be beneficial in Medicaid planning

As you approach retirement or begin planning for your long-term care, you might start thinking about Medicaid planning. Using trusts can be an effective way to preserve your assets while still...

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When should I begin my Medicaid planning journey? 

Medicaid is a needs-based state and federal government-funded health insurance program. Americans with income below a certain level and without significant assets can apply for Medicaid to cater to...

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3 things to know about Medicaid’s lookback period

Navigating Medicaid’s rules and regulations can be challenging, especially regarding long-term care planning. One of the critical elements in this process is the Medicaid lookback period. Understanding...

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How receiving Medicaid benefits can endanger someone’s legacy

Even those who save diligently for their retirements often can’t pay for the costs of long-term care needs out of pocket. If someone needs nursing support to stay in their home or a room in a nursing...

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What you need to know about Medicaid divestment penalties

People often don’t realize the limitations of Medicare until they don’t have the coverage they need. Medicare doesn’t offer very robust rehabilitation coverage. It also won’t pay for skilled in-home...

View Article

The troubling facts about long-term care in the U.S.

When you enter your senior years, you may anticipate a peaceful and carefree existence. Most elders residing in Carmel, Indiana, do not expect an illness or other incapacitating event to occur,...

View Article


Why you and your elderly relative should plan for long-term care

Planning long-term care ahead of the time your elderly parent or relative may need this service is helpful. Preplanning may reduce the stress and financial burden on you and your family. Because you...

View Article

If you don’t protect your assets, Medicaid could take it all

Indiana’s Medicaid program is only accessible to those with real financial needs. You typically have to show that you have both limited income and limited personal assets to get benefits.  Usually,...

View Article


What is the cost of a nursing home in Indiana?

As you plan for how you want to spend your later years in your life, you may be aware that you could have to live in a nursing home. Maybe you have some medical conditions that you know you’re not...

View Article

What is Medicaid’s five-year look back?

Medicaid is a program that assists low-income seniors with medical costs. When a senior applies for the program, Medicaid will conduct a five-year look back. Because Medicaid is a program for people...

View Article


Trusts may be beneficial in Medicaid planning

As you approach retirement or begin planning for your long-term care, you might start thinking about Medicaid planning. Using trusts can be an effective way to preserve your assets while still...

View Article

When should I begin my Medicaid planning journey? 

Medicaid is a needs-based state and federal government-funded health insurance program. Americans with income below a certain level and without significant assets can apply for Medicaid to cater to...

View Article

3 things to know about Medicaid’s lookback period

Navigating Medicaid’s rules and regulations can be challenging, especially regarding long-term care planning. One of the critical elements in this process is the Medicaid lookback period. Understanding...

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