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Don’t Wait to Wonder, “Do I Qualify for Medicaid?”
Medical emergencies can strike without warning. Martin’s family learned that when he suffered a major stroke and landed in the emergency room. He needed skilled, 24/7 nursing care. Unfortunately, he had never done any Medicaid planning or even wondered, “Do I qualify...
Three Signs It May be Time to Move into an Assisted Living Facility
Did you know that, at last count, there were nearly 29,000 assisted living facilities in the United States? Collectively, these facilities accommodate more than 996,000 licensed beds. This means there are plenty of options for older adults who can no longer live on...
I Can’t Pay for My Medical Care. How Do I Apply for Medicaid?
Almost 90 million American rely on Medicaid for health care benefits. In fact, Medicaid pays for more health care than any company in the United States. So, you may immediately think of Medicaid when you can’t pay for your medical care. You may be wondering, “How do I...
Tell Me More About the Medicaid Income Limit
Sometimes the more answers we get, the more questions we have. The same may be true when it comes to Medicaid. Someone who needs help paying for medical care or a nursing home may be relieved to learn that Medicaid offers this type of benefits. Then they learn that...
Six Questions to Ask Your Aging Parents
When we were younger, our parents took care of us and helped us plan for the future. At some point, most of us may have to do the same for our parents and help them plan for the future. Do you know if your parents have an estate plan? It is not only important to know...
What’s the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?
Martha W.’s family knew she needed help, and she needed it now. She suffered from several serious medical conditions. As a result, she found it increasingly difficult to carry on with her activities of daily living, like cooking or getting dressed. Martha’s family had...
How To Pay for Long-Term Nursing Home Care
Three Ways to Pay for Long-Term Nursing Home Care Long-term care insurance In determing how to pay for long term nursing home care, the first way, and by far the best way, is with long-term care insurance. There are different kinds of long-term care insurance...
Tips for Medicaid Applicants
It’s easy to be intimidated by a Medicaid application. You have to provide much information and satisfy many strict regulations. Knowing a little more about the process – especially in the form of tips from experienced people – can really help. Know What Benefits Are...
Key Considerations When Your Spouse May Need Nursing Home Care
For many of us, the time will come when we have no choice but to seek extra attention and care for our spouse. Is it time to consider moving your spouse to a nursing home? This can be a difficult decision as there are many things that you want to protect your spouse...
Medicaid Limits: How to Spend-Down Your Assets and Monthly Income
Benefit programs like Medicaid often include strict requirements and rules. To qualify for Medicaid, for example, an applicant must show a financial need by staying below Medicaid’s income and resource limits. However, some people need Medicaid benefits but exceed the...
About the Attorney
Bill Miller is the founder of Miller Estate & Elder Law and focuses his practice on estate planning, elder law, Medicaid planning, Veterans benefits, and long-term care planning. A Calhoun County native, Bill is a VA-accredited attorney, a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), and a past president of the Calhoun County Bar Association. He is passionate about helping Alabama families protect their loved ones, their assets, and their legacy.
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