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What happens when you run out of Medicare days? Medicaid Long-Term Care Benefits Can Pay the Nursing Home if You Qualify

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Skilled care in a nursing facility after a 3-day hospital admission can be covered in full by Medicare for the first 20 days, with days 21-100 covered but subject to …

Is Disinheriting Your Spouse Sound Medicaid Planning to Protect Assets from Nursing Home Costs?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Should you disinherit your spouse and leave assets to your children to protect money from nursing home costs? It is common for estate planners to write wills and create beneficiary …

How to be Ready to Apply for Medicaid Nursing Home Benefits, 5 Steps

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Nursing home placements can occur suddenly after an unexpected medical setback. Being prepared with the following will not only make your life easier in the event of a nursing home …

Medicaid Applications Handled For Free

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Nursing home business offices or their business associates will file Medicaid applications for free, but it can cost you a lot of money. We were contacted recently by a client whose wife is residing in a long-term care in a nursing facility. 

Protect Assets from Nursing Home and Other Medicaid Myths

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Pennsylvania Medicaid Myths Introduction So many times clients come to our office under the mistaken impression that nothing can be done to protect assets from nursing home costs. Much of …

Should a Nursing Home Resident in Pennsylvania Maintain Valid Photo ID?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Should a nursing home resident in Pennsylvania maintain valid Photo ID? The short answer is yes! More and more, our elderly clients encounter situations where they must present valid photo id, even when they no longer drive and have no plans to travel outside the country. The need for photo id can occur suddenly and the lack of it can cause unexpected problems, especially for those family members trying to help a senior.

Medicaid 5-Year Look-Back Period PA Ultimate Guide

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

The Medicaid 5-year look-back is a complex process that determines whether or not an individual is financially eligible for Medicaid benefits. In this article, we explore what the Medicaid 5-year …

What Income Counts for Medicaid and Must Be Paid to the Nursing Home?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

A nursing home resident will need to pay some or most income to the facility once Medicaid benefits have been approved. Here are some common items of income that count …

What Assets Are Exempt From Medicaid Estate Recovery Rights?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

When a Medicaid beneficiary passes away, their estate may be obligated to pay back outstanding debts, potentially to include Medicaid long-term care benefits. However, some assets are exempt from Medicaid …