Overview of Long-Term Car…

Overview of Long-Term Care Services Covered by Medicaid in Michigan

Medicaid provides assistance with health care costs to people all over the country. This includes the cost of long-term care for people who, due to age, chronic illness, or disability, need help with daily activities. The Michigan Department of Healt… Read More
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Categories: Long-Term Care, Medicaid
Eligibility for Medicaid…

Eligibility for Medicaid Waivers in Michigan

The Medicaid program provides assistance with medical costs for people with limited resources or income. It also helps with the cost of certain services that Medicare does not cover. The cost of long-term care can quickly strain many people’s finan… Read More
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Categories: Long-Term Care, Medicaid
Medicaid-Approved Annuiti…

Medicaid-Approved Annuities in Michigan

When many older individuals find that they need assisted living or long-term nursing care, they also discover that they do not have sufficient income or other resources to afford it. Medicaid provides coverage to eligible individuals for long-term ca… Read More
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Categories: Long-Term Care, Medicaid
How Does Marital Property…

How Does Marital Property Count in Determining Eligibility for Michigan Medicaid?

Medicaid is a program offered through the federal and Michigan governments that provides assistance with healthcare costs to people with limited access to income and other resources. It can also provide coverage for services like long-term nursing ho… Read More
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Categories: Long-Term Care, Medicaid
Planning for Long-Term Ca…

Planning for Long-Term Care for Chronic and Terminal Conditions

We all wish we could stay healthy forever. A degenerative diagnosis can be life-changing. But it doesn’t have to come with a total loss of control. Find out how estate planning for long-term care for chronic and terminal conditions can help pro… Read More
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Categories: Long-Term Care, Medicaid
Will Michigan Medicaid Co…

Will Michigan Medicaid Cover In-Home Care?

It can be hard to watch a loved one age, knowing he or she is no longer able to do what is needed to maintain the family home, or protect his or her own health. But just because a person needs help doesn’t mean he or she should be sent to a nur… Read More
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Categories: Medicaid
Does Medicaid Cover Long-…

Does Medicaid Cover Long-Term Care?

When a chronic condition or disability leaves a loved one unable to manage his or her own day to day care, most families will start looking at long-term care options. But nursing homes and assisted living facilities can be expensive. The high price t… Read More
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Categories: Long-Term Care, Medicaid

If my spouse needs Medicaid for nursing home care, will the government take my money?

Medicaid allows for the spouse not receiving Medicaid benefits, or the ‘Community Spouse,’ to retain certain assets and income. The purpose of Medicaid is to ensure the spouse requiring long-term care receives the benefits they need, while also e… Read More
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Is it true Medicaid can take my house?

This question is complex and the most basic answer is, ‘yes’ and ‘no.’ An individual is entitled to retain their home while they are alive and receiving Medicaid assistance, even if they are in a long-term care facility. However, with the ena… Read More
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What is a Care Contract?

A care contract is an agreement entered into between a caregiver and an individual needing care services, generally in the home. The purpose of the document is to outline the responsibilities of — and services to be performed by — the caregiver,… Read More
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