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How much do I have to pay a Florida Nursing Home if my Spouse is on Medicaid?

Asset Protection Strategies for Seniors

In this article, I’m going to answer the question: How much do I have to pay a Florida nursing home if my spouse is on Medicaid?  My previous article covers how much you would have to pay if your parent or a single person needs nursing home Medicaid in Florida. This question is best-answered by […]

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How Much Do I Have to Pay the Nursing Home if my Parent is on Florida Medicaid?

Asset Protection Strategies for Seniors

Today I’m going to answer the question, “How much do I have to pay the nursing home when my parent is on Florida Medicaid?” In order to reach this answer to this question, we need to cover a couple key points. First we need to talk about what we’re using to figure out the amount you […]

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The Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid

Asset Protection Strategies for Seniors

In this article, I am going to explain the difference between Medicaid and Medicare. I’m going to give you a brief discussion of both, and then hopefully the differences will be clear, especially as it applies to coverage in a nursing home for long-term care. Click here to watch my video on the Difference Between […]

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What is a Lady Bird Deed? (or Enhanced Life Estate Deed)

Asset Protection Strategies for Seniors

What is a Lady Bird Deed? Also known as an Enhanced Life Estate. So let us first start on the discussion of what’s a life estate. Then we will go one step further to explain what is an Enhanced Life Estate or Lady Bird Deed. So first… What is a life estate? A life estate relates […]

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Does Medicare Pay for the Nursing Home?

Caregiving Tips

In this article, I’m going to answer the question, “Does Medicare pay for a Nursing Home?” First, you need to have Medicare coverage.  That mean’s you’re over 65 or you have been on social security disability for more than 24 months. To see my video answering this question, click here.

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