Medicaid / MaineCare Archives – Maine Elder Law Firm LLC

“Should I add a joint owner to my home?”

August 14th, 2023

This is a frequently asked question in our office, but it is rare for us to recommend adding others as joint owners on real estate. Adding a child or other individual as a joint owner to real estate is a big decision and the consequences should be co… Read More

Important Elder Law and Special Needs Planning Numbers for 2023

January 31st, 2023

Each new year means new financial limits and thresholds related to estate planning, long-term care planning, and special needs planning. Below are some of the most important numbers for 2023. As always, we are here to help you and your loved ones pla… Read More

What is Elder Law?

March 30th, 2022

Elder law is more about the clients we serve than the type of legal services we provide. It’s not just wills and trusts, and it isn’t just for folks we would traditionally consider “elderly.” Our planning solutions apply long before most peop… Read More

The Community Spouse Resource Allowance

January 20th, 2022

Many individuals rely on MaineCare (Maine Medicaid) benefits to help pay for expensive long-term care services. The MaineCare rules and asset limits are confusing, hard to find, and difficult to navigate. In addition, the available strategies for leg… Read More

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Protecting the House

September 16th, 2021

How do I protect my home from the State? When applying for the Maine Medicaid (MaineCare) benefit that pays for long-term care services, the applicant’s primary residence does not count towards the $10,000 asset limit in most circumstances. This me… Read More

How Much Does Long-Term Care Cost?

March 11th, 2021

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) estimates that 56% of individuals turning 65 in 2020 to 2024 will need long-term care services and supports.[i] The average need for these services range from 2.3 years for men to 3.2 years for w… Read More

Fifteen Myths Regarding Medicaid Nursing Home Benefits in Maine Myth 14 and 15

November 20th, 2019

This series highlights the eligibility rules for Maine Medicaid (MaineCare) nursing home benefits and dispels certain myths the families that work with our office often hear. Myth 14: The Medicaid Rules That Applied to My Neighbor When He Went Into a… Read More

Fifteen Myths Regarding Medicaid Nursing Home Benefits in Maine Myth 12 and 13

November 18th, 2019

This series highlights the eligibility rules for Maine Medicaid (MaineCare) nursing home benefits and dispels certain myths the families that work with our office often hear. Myth [12: I Should Transfer My Assets Now to Get Medicaid Benefits in the F… Read More

Fifteen Myths Regarding Medicaid Nursing Home Benefits in Maine Myth 11

November 15th, 2019

This series highlights the eligibility rules for Maine Medicaid (MaineCare) nursing home benefits and dispels certain myths the families that work with our office often hear. Myth 11: My Spouse or My Agent Under My Power of Attorney Has the Power to… Read More

Fifteen Myths Regarding Medicaid Nursing Home Benefits in Maine Myth 10

November 13th, 2019

This series highlights the eligibility rules for Maine Medicaid (MaineCare) nursing home benefits and dispels certain myths the families that work with our office often hear. Myth 10: I Can Only Give Away $10,000 Per Year Under Medicaid Rules. The Tr… Read More

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