by Bill Miller | Apr 3, 2020 | Medicaid, Medicaid Planning, Medicaid Qualification
Do I Have to Wait 60 Months to Qualify for Medicaid? One of the most frequent questions that I get as an elder law attorney when someone’s trying to apply for Medicaid to get in a nursing home, is, “Do I have to wait 60 months to Qualify for...
by Bill Miller | Dec 2, 2019 | Medicaid, Medicaid Planning
The new year is more than a time of partying, recovering from Christmas, and figuring out how to pay our credit card bills. For many of us, it’s a time of reflection. We can use the new year as motivation to review our lives and make some necessary changes. For many...
by Bill Miller | Feb 4, 2019 | Medicaid Planning
Steve realized his father, Hank, needed help. Still, he was surprised when a doctor told him that Hank needed 24/7 nursing care. As he looked for a nursing home, he was surprised at the cost and unsure of how his father would pay for it. Someone suggested he check...
by Bill Miller | Nov 24, 2018 | Estate Planning, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning
Some things just don’t go together, like oil and water or peanut butter and sardines. Sometimes it’s not a big deal – or the resulting problem is minor. But when something as important as your Medicaid eligibility is involved, that’s a different story. For example,...
by Bill Miller | Nov 20, 2018 | Elder Law, Medicaid Planning
Life throws curveballs sometimes, and we have to be ready. In her 40s, Joanie thought Medicaid planning was far ahead of her. She put off talking to her attorney about Medicaid planning. Unfortunately, she suffered permanent traumatic injuries as a result of a car...
by Bill Miller | Nov 19, 2018 | Medicaid, Medicaid Planning, Medicaid Qualification
If you have ever spent any time in an emergency room, you know how stressful it is. You may find yourself sitting beside a loved one anxiously awaiting a diagnosis. Or maybe you will be the one in need of emergency care. Either way, you may find yourself wondering how...