This is a question that’s often asked, and one that needs to be contemplated by all given that most people are going to need nursing home care at some point in their lives. The question also leaves many individuals stressed given that nursing home care can cost more...
Month: November 2023
Understanding SCOs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has gone to great lengths to provide various financial aid plans for its elderly citizens. While these plans often provide essential financial assistance for the state’s elderly residents, finding the right plan (or plans) and choosing the best options...
MassHealth planning and the look-back period
Long-term care is enormously expensive. MassHealth can help you pay for it, but only if you meet the financial eligibility requirements to qualify for the program. To do so means having a low income and limited resources. This situation puts many Massachusetts...
Understanding the differences between Medicare, Medicaid and MassHealth
Medicare, Medicaid and MassHealth are all extremely important programs that can help Massachusetts residents with their medical needs. It's common to hear their names tossed around in the same conversation, and it can be easy to get them confused with each other...