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The eligibility rules for Medicaid can be confusing, and this is especially true if you think you need a Qualified Income Trust (or QIT). In today’s blog, we want to address how the QIT (the Qualified Income Trust, or Miller Trust) is used. A QIT is needed when a nursing home resident’s income exceeds the…
Read More A superbug is defined as a pathogenic microorganism, especially a bacterium, that has developed resistance to the medications normally used against it. Hospitals and nursing homes are able to keep lethal superbug outbreaks a secret, due to vague rules that give healthcare providers great leeway in deciding when or whether to report unusual clusters of…
Read More There is a proposed bill that would provide a federal tax credit of up to $3,000 to help eligible working caregivers who financially assist family members. AARP is urging members to call 844-259-9355 toll-free and ask their lawmakers to cosponsor the Credit for Caring Act. An average of $5,500 per year is paid by family…
Read More Planning ahead for long-term care should be part of your retirement planning, at least to check it out and see whether it is important for your future. Some of your questions should be about the type of benefits available – possibly through your employer. You may consider the fact that long-term health care insurance is…
Read More Learn about some of the most common health procedures and wellness items that health insurance doesn’t cover.
Read More Women are afraid of becoming a burden to their families as they age, so they are not having conversations with their loved ones about planning for long-term care.
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