MassHealth Long-Term Care Applications & Renewals

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

Does PACE now have a five year lookback in Massachusetts, and what changed in April 2026?

Yes, Starting April 6, 2026 Yes. Effective April 6, 2026, MassHealth began evaluating new PACE applications for transfers and gifts...

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

What happens at a MassHealth fair hearing if my application is denied?

A Denial Is Not Always the End A MassHealth denial is not always the end of the application, but it...

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...

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

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...

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

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,...