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If you want to make a gift to family members but have exceeded the annual gifting limit, there is another way. Payments for a family member’s education or health care expenses are exempt from the gift tax. The annual gift Read More …
When most people think of long-term care or the “need to stay in a home,” they think of it has a worst-case scenario as we approach end of life that entails losing one’s independence and personal autonomy. Although that may Read More …
For better and for worse, Medicaid is the primary method of paying for long-term care and nursing homes in the United States. But navigating the Medicaid system is complicated and confusing. Here are the basics. What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a Read More …
Long-term care is the care you need if you can’t perform daily activities on your own for an extended period of time. There are a number of different ways that long-term care can be provided which are explained in our Read More …
All long-term care costs rose sharply in 2020, but assisted living facility costs increased the most, according to Genworth’s latest annual Cost of Care Survey. The across-the-board rises were due in part to increased costs brought on by the coronavirus Read More …
Register now for our free event with the Lorain Public Library System. This is an event happening using Zoom, a video conferencing tool, so join from your home or wherever you are on Thursday, February 11th. Event sponsored by the Read More …
Medicare premiums are set to rise a modest amount next year, but still cut into any Social Security gains. The basic monthly premium will increase $3.90, from $144.60 a month to $148.50. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Read More …
Save the date. Registration will be open soon for our free online event with the Westlake Porter Library. This is an event happening using Zoom, a video conferencing tool, so join from your home or wherever you are on Monday, Read More …
Medicaid is a joint program of the federal and state governments that can cover the nursing home costs of individuals who meet its strict financial requirements. Single Person Medicaid Qualifications: A single person may qualify for Medicaid only Read More …
