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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

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

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

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

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

Fifteen Myths Regarding Medicaid Nursing Home Benefits in Maine Myth 3 and 4

October 3rd, 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 3: If I Put My Property in My Spouse’s Name, I Will Be Eligible for… Read More

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