A pooled special needs trust is a “pooled” trust combining the assets of many individuals with each disabled beneficiary having a separate sub-trust. The pooled trust is run by non-profit organizations. … Read More »
Category: Long Term Care
My Loved One Needs Nursing Home Care
The difficult decision has been made to move forward with nursing home placement for your loved one. Once a suitable nursing home has been chosen based on your visitation of facilities and reviews… Read More »
Medicare & Medicaid Misconceptions
People routinely get the programs and terms Medicare and Medicaid confused; and thinking they have the same coverages with both. However, this is not true. … Read More »
What is a Medicaid Penalty Period?
everal categories of Medicaid, such as the category which covers most of the cost of nursing home care and the cost of at-home care, have an asset limit to qualify for coverage.… Read More »
New Advance Directive Law
The Indiana legislature recently passed new laws that change the landscape of a patient’s ability to state their instructions, wishes, and preferences regarding their healthcare, and who has right to their healthcare information.… Read More »