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...
Medicaid
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...
What an advance medical directive is and why it matters
An advance medical directive is a straightforward document or a group of documents that details your medical wishes and preferences. A key part of the long-term care planning process, drafting an advance medical directive is something that every aging Wisconsin...
How a Medicaid Spend Down Can Work for You
Medicaid qualification starts with an asset or income assessment. For some Wisconsin residents, this may require a spend down. A sound strategy, but there are confusing and complex restrictions you have to adhere to in Wisconsin. Read on for a brief review to see how...
What is the Medicaid ‘look-back’ period?
People in southeast Wisconsin may plan on one day using government benefits such as Medicaid to pay for their care needs in their old age. However, to qualify for Medicaid and other government benefits, you generally need to have a low income and few assets. It may be...
5 myths about Medicaid
Millions rely on Medicaid to offer them support that is affordable and could be life changing. Since Medicaid is a federal and state program, it can be a difficult topic to understand. Many people don’t know the ins and outs of this program because it’s so dense....
Medicaid crisis planning for when the unexpected happens
A slip-and-fall accident, a debilitating diagnosis or abrupt physical and mental limitations stemming from age can strike seemingly without warning. Sudden incapacitation can require in-home care or placement in a long-term care facility. Crisis planning steps after...
