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Medicaid estate recovery — what happens to the house after they die

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. Your parent passes away. They spent their final years in a nursing home on Medicaid. The nursing home

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Medicaid spend-down — what it means and how it works

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. Your parent has a stroke and needs nursing home care. The facility costs $10,000 per month. Your

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Medicaid and long-term care — the coverage Medicare won't provide

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. Your parent falls and breaks their hip. They spend three weeks in the hospital, then move to a

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Medicaid eligibility — income, assets, and the look-back period

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. Your parent sits down with an Elder Law attorney or calls the local Medicaid office and asks: "

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Medicaid explained — the safety net when Medicare isn't enough

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. When your parent's Medicare bill arrives, it might feel like everything's covered. Then your

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Medicare and telehealth — virtual visit coverage

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. Medicare and Telehealth: Virtual Visit Coverage Your father's knees are acting up again. He called his

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Coordination of benefits — when Medicare isn't the only insurance

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. Coordination of Benefits: When Medicare Isn't the Only Insurance Your mother turned 65 and became eligible

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Medicare billing errors — how to read and dispute medical bills

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. Medicare Billing Errors: How to Read and Dispute Medical Bills Your father received an explanation of benefits in

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Medicare and clinical trials — coverage you might not know about

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. Medicare and Clinical Trials: Coverage You Might Not Know About Your father has stage four lung cancer. His

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Medicare fraud and protecting your parent's coverage

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. Medicare fraud isn't something that just happens to other people. It happens to people you know.

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State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) — free Medicare counseling

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP): Free Medicare Counseling That Actually Works Your mom just turned 65. She&

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Medicare and medical equipment — what's covered and how to get it

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. Your parent's doctor says they need a walker. The hospital discharge planner says your parent needs