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Avoiding the Medicaid Penalty
Read moreAvoiding the Medicaid Penalty Individuals must meet the threshold requirements of limited income and assets to receive federal assistance through the Medicaid program for nursing home care, assisted living, in-home care, or adult foster care. As a result of these rules, many candidates give away their money and resources to qualify. However, there is a […]
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Qualifying for Medicaid
Read moreQualifying for Medicaid: Avoiding the Five Year Look Back Penalty Period Nearly everyone will need long-term care at some point in their lives, so planning is vital. While we cannot predict the timing or level of care, we can take steps to prepare for an unexpected medical and financial crisis to help reduce the stress […]
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Happy Talks
Read moreGetting Older and Medicaid Planning New Happy Talks Video: Getting older and worried about paying for nursing home care. Watch and learn. Questions? Contact Kristen Mackintosh, The Happy Lawyer, at Schweizer and Associates.
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Medicaid Crisis Planning
Read moreWhen is Medicaid Crisis Planning Appropriate We are all getting older whether we like it or not. And, we are living longer, too. So, our chances of ending up in a nursing home have increased. Most of us are not prepared to private pay for nursing home care. And, we often don’t think about paying […]
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Oh the Places you will go Webinar
Read moreDid you just turn 18? Are you the parent of a child who turned 18 or is already 18 or older? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you need to check out The Happy Lawyer’s latest webinar. You will learn what estate planning documents young adults need AND why they need these […]
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HIPAA: An Overview for Young Adults
Read moreWhy Young Adults Need HIPAA The Federal Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA for short) protects private medical information from being released without a patient’s consent. Do you know why young adults need a HIPAA once they turn eighteen? Don’t worry, we have you covered. This article will present an overview for young adults […]
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Why Your Eighteen Year Old Needs Estate Planning
Read moreWhy Your 18 Year Old Needs Estate Planning
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Kids Going Away to College?
Read moreKids Going Away To College? Why You Should Include Estate Planning in the Preparation Are your kids going away to college? If so, you may have been running around for weeks, getting your new college student off to school. It’s exhilarating, and your heart likely is bursting at the seams. You’re probably prouder than words […]