Sunday, March 22, 2009
'Medicaid Planning' Is the Wrong Call
Q: "My sister says our family should begin elaborate 'Medicaid planning' to shelter our elderly parents' assets and make them look poor enough to qualify for government-paid nursing-home assistance, even though they're in good health today. I think this is unethical. What do you think?" See Knight Kiplinger's answer.... (Kiplinger's Personal Finance, in The Washington Post)
Labels: Kiplinger's, long term care insurance, Medicaid, Medicaid planning, partnership LTC insurance
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
4 Ways to Cover the Cost of Long-Term Care
Out of your pocket, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, and a reverse mortgage. Which is right for you?. (U.S.News & World Report)
Labels: long term care insurance, Medicaid, reverse mortgage
Monday, March 09, 2009
Study debunks long-term care Medicaid 'myth,' researchers say
More individuals are willing to pay privately for long-term care services than previously thought, authors of a new study assert. (McKnights)
Labels: long term care insurance, Medicaid
