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08 03 '23

Ensure That Your Home is Protected

Dear Mr. Di Costanzo: Can Medicaid take my home if I get sick? If you fall ill, you may seek Medicaid benefits to help pay for your care at home or in a nursing home. If Medicaid begins paying for care, Medicaid can try to recoup what it has paid on your behalf either by…

18 01 '23

Protecting Spouses of Medicaid Applicants: 2023 Guidelines

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2023 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of institutionalized Medicaid recipients may keep, as well as related Medicaid figures.

18 01 '23

Medicare Will Now Cover Medically Necessary Dental Care

In November 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that Medicare coverage will be expanded to include medically necessary dental services.

18 01 '23

What to Do When Medicare Denies Coverage

If Medicare refuses to cover your care, do not assume this means you will have to take on the financial burden.

18 01 '23

Does Medicare Pay for Assisted Living?

Assisted living facilities support older adults with daily living while fostering their independence. Individuals who do not require round-the-clock nursing but need help with everyday activities like bathing, housekeeping, medications, and meal preparation can benefit from assisted living.