Medicaid: What it is and when it can help
As your loved one’s needs change, Medicaid can be a vital support for long-term care, especially in assisted living or nursing home settings. Gaining a clear picture of what’s covered, and what may require out-of-pocket planning, can make all the difference in ensuring quality care.
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Where to Begin
Medicaid supports older adults with essential healthcare and long-term care services, especially for those with limited financial means. While annual re-enrollment isn’t always necessary, staying informed about eligibility requirements and coverage options is crucial.
Understanding the structure of Medicaid and how to use it effectively is a key step in preparing for your loved one’s future care needs.
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Understand more about Medicaid and when it may help as your loved one ages.
Where to Begin
Medicaid supports older adults with essential healthcare and long-term care services, especially for those with limited financial means. While annual re-enrollment isn’t always necessary, staying informed about eligibility requirements and coverage options is crucial.
Understanding the structure of Medicaid and how to use it effectively is a key step in preparing for your loved one’s future care needs.
Learn More
Understand more about Medicaid and when it may help as your loved one ages.
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Start the Conversation
Begin with understanding how your parents plan to manage the costs of long-term care if the need arises. Do they have the means to self-fund their care, or are they expecting to rely on Medicaid? It’s also important to know whether they’ve made any preparations to support that plan.
Begin Now
Review the conversation guide for helpful ways to start the conversation with your aging loved one.
Plan Ahead
Understanding Medicaid’s many rules and programs can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Talking with someone who knows the system can provide clarity and knowing what to ask helps you take the first step with confidence.
Ask the Right Questions
Know what questions to ask the professionals
Navigate Medicaid
Leverage government resources or talk with other specialists for personalized support