This is one of the most commonly asked questions I receive during “nursing home” asset protection consultations.
This is one of the most commonly asked questions I receive during “nursing home” asset protection consultations.… Read More »
Category: Nursing Homes
Caregivers are key to Indiana’s aging dilemma
Becoming a family caregiver can be one of the most honorable jobs a person can have. It is no secret that an aging population has created new challenges for Indiana as Baby Boomers continue to retire.… Read More »
How Do I Choose a Nursing Home?
According to the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, there are 542 certified nursing facilities in Indiana. If you, or a loved one, are among the 2.7 million Americans who are projected to need the services of nursing homes by 2040, then it’s important to understand how to find the best facility to meet those needs.… Read More »
Money Follows the Person: A Program for Nursing Home Residents Who are Interested in Transitioning Home
Funded through a federal grant from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Money Follows the Person is a program designed to transition those who reside in nursing facilities, and other institutional settings, to their homes or other community-based settings.
“My Spouse is a Medicaid Recipient in a Nursing Home. Is My Income Protected?”
Once your spouse has been approved for Medicaid to help pay nursing home costs, he or she will likely owe a portion of his or her income to the nursing home each month; this is referred to as the “patient liability” to the nursing home. The monthly patient liability owed to the nursing home is calculated by reducing the gross income of the Medicaid recipient by the following monthly costs:… Read More »