Posted on December 20, 2021 by Hawkins Elder Law.
To find out whether an elder law Medicaid attorney can help you, in nearly all cases, you’ll need to communicate with them first. To know whether the attorney is the right fit, you should ask them questions regarding their background. Here are some questions to consider. How Much Of The Attorney’s Practice Concerns Elder Law? […]
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Posted on December 17, 2021 by Hawkins Elder Law.
If you are like most seniors, you will need long term care in your life. Long term care is expensive, and it could quickly deplete the entirety of your savings and assets. Medicaid is a government program that can pay for your long term care. But since Medicaid is a needs-based program, only certain people […]
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Posted on December 15, 2021 by Hawkins Elder Law.
Medicaid is a needs-based system that can provide value healthcare benefits to you or your loved one. One of the most valuable benefits is long term care Medicaid, where the government can help cover most, if not all, of your nursing home care costs. But these government benefits are not just handed to anyone. You […]
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Posted on December 13, 2021 by Hawkins Elder Law.
If you exceed Medicaid’s asset limits, you need to spend down and potentially deplete most of your assets to qualify. If you transfer or give away your assets before applying, you might be penalized and ineligible for benefits. Because of this, satisfying Medicaid’s asset limits requires careful planning and consideration. Read on to learn more about long-term care Medicaid asset limits, including what you can do to protect your assets and still receive benefits.
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Posted on June 27, 2021 by Hawkins Elder Law.
Grandparents often love to shower their grandchildren with money and expensive gifts. These wonderful heartfelt gifts may cause joy in the moment, but some of them may be costly down the line. Why? State and federal laws penalize some gift-givers for making “uncompensated transfers.” What Are Uncompensated Transfers? Federal law prohibits states from paying long-term […]
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Posted on February 3, 2021 by Hawkins Elder Law.
The attorneys at Hawkins Elder Law provide you with this overview of Medicare and Medicaid in Indiana so that you know which program applies to your situation.
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Posted on August 6, 2020 by Hawkins Elder Law.
Caregiver agreements (also known as personal services contracts) in Indiana are frequently used in family situations where a son or daughter takes responsibility for caring for mom or dad often by living with them and helping them out with their daily activities. These agreements are also really important when it comes to Medicaid – a […]
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Posted on July 30, 2020 by Hawkins Elder Law.
If you plan on Medicaid footing your nursing home bill in Indiana, be very careful when completing the Indiana Application for Health Care Coverage to avoid getting denied. Medicaid is a government program which provides healthcare benefits including long term care to low income individuals who qualify. However, all too often people have their Medicaid […]
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Posted on February 8, 2020 by Hawkins Elder Law.
Married IRA owners should update estate plans to address SECURE Act changes to IRA taxation and new Indiana Medicaid policy. This article explains why.
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Posted on November 25, 2019 by Hawkins Elder Law.
This article describes special problems challenging some older married folks, and explains how elder law attorneys are using family law tactics to help solve those problems.
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