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 Must I Pay My Income to the Nursing Home if My Husband is on Medicaid?
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By Harry Margolis
In Long-Term Care Planning
Posted October 15, 2021

Must I Pay My Income to the Nursing Home if My Husband is on Medicaid?

Question: I have a pension of $3,000 a month from STRS- California. It is our main income. My husband will probably need long-term care in a year or so. We have no LTC insurance. If he applies [...]

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 Can Wife Transfer Interest in Florida Property to Husband and Get Medicaid Coverage in Massachusetts?
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By Harry Margolis
In Long-Term Care Planning
Posted December 7, 2020

Can Wife Transfer Interest in Florida Property to Husband and Get Medicaid Coverage in Massachusetts?

Question: My wife will need to move to a nursing home memory care facility within 6 months. We own our home in Massachusetts and I understand as the community spouse I can stay in the home. (It [...]

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 Can Proceeds of Nursing Home Resident’s Home Sale be Protected from Medicaid Estate Recovery?
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By Harry Margolis
In Long-Term Care Planning
Posted July 20, 2020

Can Proceeds of Nursing Home Resident’s Home Sale be Protected from Medicaid Estate Recovery?

Question: In Texas, is there a way to shelter cash from the sale of non-exempt estate assets to avoid MERP, while the recipient is in the nursing home using the Medicaid benefit? As an example, [...]

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 Are Small Gifts Exempt from Medicaid Transfer Penalties?
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By Harry Margolis
In Long-Term Care Planning
Posted April 19, 2019

Are Small Gifts Exempt from Medicaid Transfer Penalties?

Question: Does Massachusetts allow individuals to give $500 a month to a daughter without being in violation of the Medicaid look back period? Is it better to give this with a check or cash? [...]

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