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How to apply for Medicaid

How to apply for Medicaid Below is a general guide to the Medicaid application process. Be sure to contact your local Medicaid office for state-specific rules. Note: Your Medicaid office may be called the Department of Health, the Department of Social Services, the Department…

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Is Prior Occupancy Required to Have Home Excluded, When Qualifying for Long-Term Medicaid?

Is Prior Occupancy Required to Have Home Excluded,When Qualifying for Long-Term Medicaid ?  By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US  Medicaid Planning When qualifying for long-term Medicaid, there are asset and income restrictions. In many states, the applicant cannot have more than $2,000 in…

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Getting Around the Transfer Penalty for Pooled-Trust Transfers for Individuals 65 Years and Older

Getting Around the Transfer Penalty for Pooled-Trust Transfers for Individuals 65 Years and Older  By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US  Special Needs Planning, Medicaid Planning, Case Law Medicaid laws can be cumbersome and tricky. Federal statutes set out the framework for certain Medicaid eligibility rules…

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