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Understanding the MaineCare Transfer Penalty

MaineCare, the Medicaid program in the state of Maine, imposes a transfer penalty as part of its eligibility rules for long-term care benefits (nursing home care, residential care/assisted living, and in-home care through the Home and Community Based… Read More
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My spouse is in a nursing home, should we get a divorce?

Your spouse is going to need long-term care or is already in a nursing home and you have heard that the State will take all your money. Is getting a divorce to qualify for MaineCare (Maine’s Medicaid program) a good idea? We get this question more… Read More
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MAINECARE PLANNING: TOP 10 MISTAKES

Assuming Medicare covers expenses Medicare does not pay for indefinite, long-term care like custodial care. In a facility, Medicare only pays for skilled nursing and rehabilitation services following a hospital stay of at least three days. Medicare w… Read More
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Fifteen Myths Regarding Medicaid Nursing Home Benefits in Maine Myth 14 and 15

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

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
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Fifteen Myths Regarding Medicaid Nursing Home Benefits in Maine Myth 11

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
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Fifteen Myths Regarding Medicaid Nursing Home Benefits in Maine Myth 10

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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Fifteen Myths Regarding Medicaid Nursing Home Benefits in Maine Myth 9

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 9: I Have to Wait Five Years After Giving Anything Away to Get Medicai… Read More
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Fifteen Myths Regarding Medicaid Nursing Home Benefits in Maine Myth 7 and 8

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 7: My Income Has to Be Used to Pay My Spouse’s Nursing Home Bill. Th… Read More
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Fifteen Myths Regarding Medicaid Nursing Home Benefits in Maine Myth 5 and 6

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 5: If I Enter a Nursing Home as a Private Pay Resident, I Must Spend A… Read More
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