Posted on July 7, 2024 by Hawkins Elder Law.
Most people prefer living at home rather than in a healthcare facility. However, a money shortage in Indiana’s Aged and Disabled Waiver program is pushing disabled Hoosier seniors into nursing homes. This Article describes Indiana’s home healthcare crisis and the difficult choices it’s forcing families to make.
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Posted on August 31, 2022 by Hawkins Elder Law.
Are you concerned about your health care needs becoming a drag on your family? Are you worried that if you don’t rely upon your family, you’ll have to drain your assets to pay for your care? Being proactive and taking steps today to eliminate these concerns can greatly benefit you down the road. This article […]
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Indiana Medicaid has specific limits on who is eligible for coverage. Many people in Indiana feel that they fall outside these limits because they make too much money or have too many assets. However, due to the cost of long-term care, Medicaid is not something that can be overlooked. This article explains some misconceptions about […]
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Posted on August 30, 2022 by Hawkins Elder Law.
If you are thinking about applying for Medicaid, you may have heard about the look-back period. A look-back period could significantly harm your ability to receive Medicaid. If you want Medicaid to cover the cost of long-term care—such as nursing home care, assisted living care, or in-home care—it’s essential to understand how the look-back period […]
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Posted on August 27, 2022 by Hawkins Elder Law.
So, you are on Medicaid and might receive an inheritance; what do you do next? You may need to report the inheritance to the Indiana agency that handles Medicaid. Inheritance As Income If you receive an inheritance in scheduled payments, Medicaid will treat each monthly payment as unearned income for that month, meaning income not […]
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Posted on August 26, 2022 by Hawkins Elder Law.
A Medicaid lien on a Medicaid recipient’s property works to reimburse the state for Medicaid benefits provided to the recipient, such as nursing home coverage. Even if a home is exempt while the recipient is alive, the home can become subject to the lien once the Medicaid recipient passes away. Right To Reimbursement Indiana has […]
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Posted on August 25, 2022 by Hawkins Elder Law.
Paying for medical care can be a daunting task. Where will this money come from, and how are you supposed to be able to pay it? If you or a loved one are seeking to enter into a long-term care facility, you may qualify for Medicaid to reduce some of your expenses related to medical […]
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Posted on August 24, 2022 by Hawkins Elder Law.
Are you looking into applying for Medicaid in Indiana? Do you currently own a home? If you answered yes to both of these questions, this article explains your home’s effect on your eligibility for Medicaid in Indiana. What Is A Lien? Typically, a lien gives you an interest in someone’s property in response to their […]
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Posted on August 23, 2022 by Hawkins Elder Law.
Did you know that if your income is higher than Medicaid’s income limits, you may not qualify for long-term care through Medicaid (also known as Medicaid nursing home coverage)? An experienced Medicaid attorney can help you determine if you will be eligible for this type of Medicaid based on your current assets and income, among […]
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Posted on August 22, 2022 by Hawkins Elder Law.
Did you know that Medicaid may be able to pay the nursing home bill for you or a loved one? Are you concerned about whether you or a loved one are eligible for Medicaid in Indiana? Here’s a simple overview of a few of the programs through Medicaid that benefit pregnant women, children, the aged, […]
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