Paying for health care is a major worry for people of all ages throughout Massachusetts. For those who might need more intensive care because of age, illness or infirmity, the dread as to what will happen with their finances, their property and wondering if they are...
Medicaid/Medicare
What to expect when applying for nursing home
It is no secret that long-term nursing home care is expensive. Many needing long-term care turn to Medicaid and MassHealth for help covering the enormous costs associated with nursing home care. It is important to understand the MassHealth application process and...
Avoid these common Medicare mistakes
Figuring out how to pay for your long-term care needs can be daunting. This is especially true given that most people don’t adequately plan for these expenses and are, therefore, taken aback when an emergency arises requiring extensive long-term care. But even if...
Avoid misperceptions about MassHealth
MassHealth is important for paying for your health care when you are older. It is important to understand how these programs work and to know how to spot false information about them. Giving money away One common misperception about MassHealth involves gifts. Federal...
Your options for emergency Medicaid planning
Far too many people do not realize that there is a significant chance that they may need some type of long-term care in the future. After all, about half of all individuals will end up in a nursing home or needing some other type of assisted living or long-term care...
When can I start the enrollment process for Medicare?
As you approach retirement age, Medicare enrollment has probably been on your mind. Medicare (or MassHealth as it’s called in Massachusetts) serves a critical function, as it allows retired individuals and those with certain terminal illnesses to get the prescription...
What is the look-back period for Medicaid (MassHealth)?
As you age, you may find yourself in need of greater assistance. Many in Massachusetts rely on Medicaid for assistance with long-term care in a nursing home or other care facility. However, in order to qualify for Medicaid (MassHealth) assistance, you must meet strict...
What is the senior care options program?
When we reach a certain age, we need someone to take care of us and provide us with our medical needs. Long-term care facilities, medication and frequent medical examinations can be costly. However, a person can get coverage for those services by applying to the...
State to boost MassHealth funding by $600M
Starting in 2022, the state of Massachusetts will increase reimbursements to community health centers associated with MassHealth by $600 million over the next five years. The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers says the new payment structure will help...
The benefits of hiring a MassHealth attorney
MassHealth, or Massachusetts Medicaid, is a governmental program that provides Massachusetts residents with health care benefits and long-term nursing care for those in need. Filling out an application for MassHealth, can be much more difficult than Massachusetts...