Who is eligible for Medicaid?
Medicaid eligibility & qualification information, requirements, application and more. Find out if you are eligible for Medicaid.
Who is eligible for Medicare?
"Am I eligible for Medicare" "Can my mom or dad get Medicare?" These are common questions among caregivers, and unfortunately there is no easy answer. You must meet certain criteria to qualify.
What Healthcare Reform Means for Caregivers and Elderly Parents
What does the new health care reform bill, recently signed by President Barrack Obama, mean for your elderly parents? Learn about the impact it will have on you and your elderly parents.
Medicare Help for Low-Income Seniors
If your aging parent cannot afford to pay your Medicare premiums and other medical costs, you may be able to get help from your state.
How Can My Elderly Parent Qualify for Medicaid?
Find out how annuities play into Medicaid planning for your elderly parents.
Leaving Home: Will Medicaid Still Exempt Your Senior Parent's House?
Even after they enter a nursing home, an elder's personal residence will not be counted as part of their assets.
My Neighbor Told Me about His Medicaid Planning - Can My Aging Parents Do the Same Thing?
Should caregivers and elders use advice from neighbors and friends when planning their Medicaid coverage?
Who Pays for Mom's House after She's Moved to a Nursing Home?
Let's say your parent's home is exempt, and your aging mom moves into a nursing home. Must the caregiver and other members sell the home?
Q&A: Medicaid and Paying for Long-Term Care
Some common questions and answers regarding Medicaid and paying for long-term care.
Medicaid and Paying for Long-Term Care
Do Medicaid and Medicare pay for an elderly person’s long-term care expenses?
What are the Different Parts to Medicare?
A breakdown of the different parts of Medicare including what each part covers, its cost, and who qualifies, to help caregivers with elder care.
Take the Confusion out of Buying Medicare Supplemental Insurance
Medicare Insurance supplements liked Medigap and Medicare Advantage for your elderly parents.
"Spending Down" to Medicaid: One Caregiver's Personal Journey
Some elderly parents have too much income or assets to qualify for Medicaid, so they must “spend down” or use up their own money to reach Medicaid's eligibility levels.