Qualifying for Medicaid is often easier said than done. Your income does dictate your Medicaid eligibility, but your involvement in other government programs can also affect whether you qualify. If you live in Wisconsin, it's important to understand how you can...
Month: June 2021
Spend-down strategies and Medicaid
Medicaid is the largest health care insurer in the U.S. Over 72 million Americans qualify for Medicaid, including thousands in Wisconsin. Because it's a need-based program, there are income limits for eligibility. Therefore, some people need to spend down their assets...
Should you file another SSD claim after your first rejection?
When the Social Security Administration denies your Wisconsin SSD application, it doesn't mean that you'll never qualify for disability benefits. In fact, the SSA might accept your claim if you file an appeal and prove that you need these benefits. However, making...
Is it wise to use a TOD account to avoid probate?
If you're getting ready for estate planning in Wisconsin, you might have heard about using a transfer on death, or TOD, account to avoid the probate process. Here's a closer look at the pros and cons of using TOD accounts. What is a TOD account? A transfer on death...