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FAQ: I have been turned down for Veterans’ Benefits. What now?

by Jerrold Bartholomew on August 1, 2008

Question: I approached my local Veterans’ Administration office for information about the Aid and Attendance Pension. They told me I had too much money to receive the pension. But I have reoccurring medical expenses of more than $1,000.00 per month. Is there anything I can do?

Answer: This is a delicate situation. On the one hand, some estate planning could allow you to qualify for the Aid and Attendance Pension. On the other, you would be mistaken to think that qualification for the Aid and Attendance Pension alone is sufficient. You need to be planning ahead for Medicaid long-term care at the same time that you are qualifying for veterans’ benefits. [click to continue…]

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FAQ: What assets are exempt from Medicaid qualification?

by Jerrold Bartholomew on July 31, 2008

QUESTION: I have heard that you are allowed to keep some things and qualify for long-term care Medicaid. What are you allowed to keep?

ANSWER: It is true that some property may be exempt for purposes of Medicaid qualification. And indeed, converting non-exempt assets to exempt assets is one valuable method of spend down. The following items are generally exempt: [click to continue…]

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Understanding Medicaid Planning

by Jerrold BartholomewApril 24, 2008

Sue Schiebel has written an excellent article on Medicaid Planning. While her article concerns MassHealth, which is the Massachusetts Medicaid program, the rules and ideas explained are the same in Michigan. She writes:
A lot of middle-aged people don’t realize Medicare, the federal health insurance program, pays for a very limited amount of skilled nursing home [...]

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