Previous ed.: 2013. "Includes two chapters on veteran's benefits"--Cover. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- What is "Medicaid"? -- What is covered by "Medicaid"? -- Applying for benefits -- Medical qualification rules -- Income qualification rules -- Asset qualification rules -- Transferring assets (gifts) -- Trusts -- Strategies to qualify -- The home: planning ideas -- Annuities -- Promissory notes -- Transfer (gift) strategies -- Post-eligibility issues -- Estate recovery -- Case studies -- Veterans pension: how it works -- Veterans pension: planning techniques.
Summary:
A financial and legal guide to the ins and outs of Medicaid. Heiser shows you that you don't have to be poor, destitute or broke to get Medicaid to pick up the bills for long-term nursing home care of your family member.
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