The cost of long-term nursing care will take the average middle class family broke in short order. Medicare does not cover long-term care. The most recent Genworth Cost of Care study finds the average annual cost for a private room…
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It can be emotionally trying when your loved one’s needs are so great that they must reside in a nursing home. You should have a measure of comfort in knowing he/she will get great care. But that comfort can be elusive,…
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All of us with loved ones residing in a nursing home want them to be safe, secure, and well cared for. If you have concerns about the quality of care your loved one is receiving in a long-term care nursing…
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Effective July 1, 2025, the Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMMNA) has increased. This is important information for a married couple if one spouse is in a nursing home and receiving Medicaid benefits, or plans to apply for benefits. Read…
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Here is news that will not surprise our blog followers: The cost of long-term care is continuing its seemingly unstoppable climb. The 2024 Genworth/Care Scout Cost of Care Survey was just released, and the numbers demonstrate why advance planning for…
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We are often asked if Medicaid nursing home benefits can be transferred to Florida from another state. Usually the question comes from an adult child who wants to bring a parent to Florida so that the parent can get more…
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As of January 1, 2025, there are changes in Florida’s Medicaid eligibility rules for long-term nursing home care. The changes relate to caps on (1) home equity; (2) applicant income; and (3) assets of the well spouse. We describe these…
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Medicaid benefits for long-term care can help families retain a significant portion of their savings when a loved one needs long-term nursing home care. Long-term care is exceptionally expensive: In 2023, the average monthly cost for a nursing home was…
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A Senate subcommittee recently blasted Medicare Advantage plans for their handling of pre-authorization requests for post-acute care. The report, from the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigation and released on October 17, focuses on the post-acute skilled nursing care that seniors…
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Florida residents who apply for Medicaid nursing home benefits should be aware that the eligibility requirements change frequently. Two key numbers have changed effective July 1, 2024: Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMMNA) This rule change applies to married couples…
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