For many Massachusetts residents, their home represents their most valuable asset and a legacy they hope to pass on to future generations. However, when applying for Massachusetts’ Medicaid program (MassHealth) to cover long-term care costs, many are surprised to learn that their home may be at risk due to a potential MassHealth’s lien or estate...
In a previous article, we explored the benefits of reserving a life estate to protect your home from the high cost of nursing home care. (You can read the full article here) Reserving a life estate is a common planning technique where the home is deeded to a loved one, typically your adult child(ren), and...
Your home is often your most important asset. Many families want to protect this asset from the high cost of nursing home care. When nursing home care is not imminent, a common planning technique is to deed the home to a loved one, typically your adult child(ren), and reserve a life estate for yourself. This...
It all sounds too good to be true. The nursing home offers to prepare and submit your Medicaid Application (called MassHealth in Massachusetts) to get your loved one qualified, free of charge. Good deal, right? Well, you may want to think twice before accepting this offer. Moving a loved one into a nursing home Moving...
Medicaid (called “MassHealth” in Massachusetts) can help pay for long term care either at home or in a nursing home. If you think MassHealth will be needed in your or your loved one’s future, it’s always best to plan ahead. Five Year Look-back If you apply for MassHealth benefits, the state has the right to...
Having MassHealth pay for your care as you age can be an invaluable service. If you think you or a loved one may need MassHealth benefits in the future, there are some things you can do to in advance to meet the eligibility requirements. We’ve compiled the top three most common mistakes well-meaning individuals can...
When health issues arise that require a high level of care, some folks are finding success with receiving Medicaid (known as MassHealth in Massachusetts) home care instead of moving to a nursing home. There are different qualifications to be eligible for home care versus nursing home care – we broke down the differences. Home Care...
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Getting Medicaid in Massachusetts (also referred to as MassHealth) to pay for your loved one’s home care or nursing home care can be a rocky road on a good day. When you try to DIY (Do It Yourself), the road can get even rockier. There is a lot of misleading, and even outright bad information...
For many people, their house is their most treasured and valuable asset. Kids have been raised there, memories of a lifetime created, and it is only natural to want to pass the family home to the next generation and avoid probate. But is it a good idea to transfer the house to your child? The...
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