Medicaid is a government program that pays for medical services for those who qualify, including nursing home care. To qualify for coverage you must meet medical eligibility and financial eligibility requirements. Medical Eligibility The Washington State Department of...
Medicare is a federal health insurance program available to people 65 and older. It is a complex program and it can be difficult to navigate. This may cause patients and their caregivers feel overwhelmed. If you are helping a loved one on Medicare, follow these tips:...
Many people believe that they need to be rich to need a Will or to need Estate Planning documents. This is not true. Estate Planning is vitally important for everyone, whether or not you consider yourself wealthy. People who are older and especially seniors...
Estate recovery is the process through which the State to recovers the costs of medical services it has paid from the estate of the person who received those services. The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Washington State...
When a person needs Long-Term Care there are a number of options for where that care can be delivered. Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and adult family homes are options, though most people prefer to stay in the home when possible. Many people prefer...
Roughly 70% of adults over the age of 65 will need Long-Term Care at some point in their lives, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. There are different types of Long-Term Care that can be selected based on a patient’s specific needs. Memory...
To be eligible for Medicaid Long-Term Care benefits, you must meet the financial eligibility standards. One aspect of the financial eligibility standard is meeting resource eligibility. This means that to qualify for the benefits, you cannot have resources valued over...
It is scary to think about not being able to manage your own finances. Having your money well managed and available to you when you need it is critical. If you are not able to manage your finances on your own then either: The person you have designated will manage...
We encourage everyone to execute a Health Care Directive, not just those who are ill or undergoing surgery. A Health Care Directive (also called an Advance Directive or Living Will) gives you the opportunity to make your health care wishes known if you become unable...
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