We often think that Alabama Medicaid is the only way to pay for nursing home for our spouse or parent.
However, Medicaid is simply one solution among a number of solutions.
To properly determine how to pay for nursing home care, we have to look at the risk and then all of the options before we can adopt a … (Read more)
We often think that Alabama Medicaid is the only way to pay for nursing home for our spouse or parent.
However, Medicaid is simply one solution among a number of solutions.
To properly determine how to pay for nursing home care, we have to look at the risk and then all of the options before we can adopt a … (Read more)
The FTC has issued a warning about “Pension Poachers” who use deceptive sales techniques (i.e. “lies”) on veterans to cheat them out of money with false promises. Specifically about the VA Pension (Aid and Attendance) which can provide a substantial amount of money to veterans and widows.
While the warning leaves out some important details, it does make excellent points that you need to be aware of… (Read more)
When you’re looking at Alabama Medicaid and the VA Pension (commonly known as “Aid & Attendance”), you’ll notice the many differences between the two.
There are differences in how to qualify and stay qualified.
But the difference we will focus on today is where the money (the benefits) can be spent or used.
With Alabama Medicaid, the money can only go towards care in medicaid eligible facilities, … (Read more)
Most of us have heard at least something about a “look back” period where the government can see if we have given away assets in order to qualify for certain types of benefits.
If we have made improper transfers, we can be ineligible or face a penalty.
So what are the “look back” rules in Alabama Medicaid (paying for nursing home care) and the VA Pension (Aid … (Read more)
In this article we want to go through many of the “frequently asked questions” or FAQs on using Alabama Medicaid to pay for long term nursing home care without the family having to go broke in the process. There is so much “mis” information out there and we wanted to give you good information as you begin your journey to understand your options.
Alabama Medicaid is a government program that pays for long term care (nursing … (Read more)