Menu
» MaineCare Myths
Understanding the MaineCare Transfer Penalty
November 6th, 2023
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
Read More
My spouse is in a nursing home, should we get a divorce?
March 7th, 2022
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
Read More
MAINECARE PLANNING: TOP 10 MISTAKES
June 8th, 2021
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
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
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
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
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
Read More
Fifteen Myths Regarding Medicaid Nursing Home Benefits in Maine Myth 9
November 8th, 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 9: I Have to Wait Five Years After Giving Anything Away to Get Medicai…
Read More
Read More
Fifteen Myths Regarding Medicaid Nursing Home Benefits in Maine Myth 7 and 8
October 28th, 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 7: My Income Has to Be Used to Pay My Spouse’s Nursing Home Bill. Th…
Read More
Read More
Fifteen Myths Regarding Medicaid Nursing Home Benefits in Maine Myth 5 and 6
October 22nd, 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 5: If I Enter a Nursing Home as a Private Pay Resident, I Must Spend A…
Read More
Read More