MassHealth Long-Term Care Applications & Renewals

Elder Law & Long-Term Care Planning MassHealth Long-Term Care Applications & Renewals

What is a Medicaid spend-down in Massachusetts, and does it mean spending everything?

Spend-Down Does Not Mean Spending Everything A Medicaid asset spend-down means reducing countable assets to meet the financial requirements of...

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Can a Nursing Home Evict Someone for Nonpayment in Massachusetts?

A Massachusetts nursing home can seek to discharge a resident for nonpayment in qualifying circumstances, but an unpaid bill does...

Elder Law & Long-Term Care Planning MassHealth Long-Term Care Applications & Renewals

Can Medicare Take Your House in Massachusetts?

Medicare does not take your house simply because it paid for your medical care. Ordinary Medicare coverage doesn’t create the...

Elder Law & Long-Term Care Planning MassHealth Long-Term Care Applications & Renewals

Can I Pay a Family Member to Care for Me in Massachusetts?

You can pay a family member to provide care in Massachusetts, but the arrangement should be documented and handled as...

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Can I Give Money to My Adult Children Without Affecting MassHealth?

You can give money to your adult children, but a gift may affect eligibility for MassHealth long-term-care benefits if it...

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What Qualifies Someone for Nursing-Home Level of Care in Massachusetts?

Clinical Eligibility Is a Separate Question From the Money For MassHealth purposes, qualifying for nursing-home level of care in Massachusetts...

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What’s the Difference Between Assisted Living, a Rest Home, and a Nursing Home in Massachusetts?

Start With the Care, Not With the Opening Assisted living, rest homes, and nursing homes serve different needs in Massachusetts,...

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Do I have too much money to qualify for Medicaid MassHealth?

Do I have too much money to qualify for Medicaid MassHealth? The Answer might surprise you… One of the most...