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What is an assisted-living facility, and how do I choose one?

What is an assisted-living facility? The wide number of options available makes defining the term difficult. Generally, however, assisted-living facilities primarily serve senior citizens who need more help than those who live in independent living communities.

These facilities typically Continue reading

My parents can’t manage alone anymore. What should I do?

Are one or both of your parents having health problems, suffering mental lapses, or just slowing down with age? Do you find they can’t manage on their own anymore? If so, you’ll want to consider the various living arrangements that are available to older individuals. Before you begin, Continue reading

IRAs as Countable Assets for a Community Spouse

The latest in a line of cases from various states holding that an IRA or other retirement account of a community spouse is not exempt in determining Medicaid eligibility for the institutionalized spouse is Ark. Dep’t of Human Svcs. v. Pierce, 2014 Ark. 251 (May 29, 2014).  This is Continue reading

Heir Liable for Reimbursement of Mother’s Medicaid Expenses

A California appeals court rules that the heir of an estate who sold her interest in her mother’s house to her brother is liable to the state for reimbursement of her mother’s Medicaid expensesEstate of Mays (Cal. App., 3d, No. C070568, June 30, 2014).

Medi-Cal (Medicaid) recipient Continue reading