Benefits Planning Archives - Moen Sheehan Meyer

Can You Apply for Medicaid if You Have a Reverse Mortgage?

August 29, 2022

While reverse mortgage payments will not limit your ability to obtain Medicaid, they can still have an impact because of asset limits.

Am I Eligible for Medicaid in Wisconsin?

August 1, 2022

If you are age 65 or older you are automatically eligible for Medicaid benefits. If you are under age 65 but have low income or disabilities, you may also qualify for benefits through the program. If you need assistance applying for Medicaid or with the appeal process, contact our legal team.

Does a Reverse Mortgage Affect Social Security or Medicare?

June 13, 2022

A reverse mortgage does not affect standard or disability social security or Medicare. However, if you are the recipient of supplemental security income, (SSI), a reverse mortgage will impact you.

How to Plan for Long-Term Care

September 4, 2017

When you create your estate plan, there are many things you need to consider. An estate plan is more than just your will, it is all of your desires for your own care and the succession of your assets after you are incapacitated and after your death. Planning for your long-term care is an essential […]

How Does Medicaid Estate Recovery Work?

April 4, 2016

Long-term care is expensive. For many individuals, using Medicaid to pay for long-term care is the only option. Medicaid can be used to cover a variety of types of long-term care, such as an in-home health aide or permanent residence in a nursing home. Most individuals are aware of the eligibility requirements for using Medicaid […]

What Should I Look for in a Long-term Care Facility?

March 24, 2016

If you have determined that moving your elderly loved one into a long-term care facility is the most productive choice for him or her, you have a significant amount of planning and paperwork ahead of you. You also need to find a facility that can provide the level of care that your loved one requires […]

Should I Place My Elderly Parent in a Long-term Care Facility?

March 10, 2016

Long-term care facilities, also frequently known as nursing homes, are settings that strive to combine the comfort of a private home with the resources of a hospital to provide a safe, secure, nurturing environment for individuals who can no longer live independently. If you have power of attorney for your elderly loved one, you could […]

Estate Planning: What to Do, What Not to Do

March 3, 2016

If you have assets, estate planning is an issue you will have to face at some point. Ideally, this should be an ongoing process – as you acquire new assets, build your existing assets, and go through marriage and divorce and have children of your own, you should update your will and related documents to […]

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