Elder Law & Medicaid Planning Illinois
Protecting the Family Home from Medicaid Estate Recovery (MERP) in Illinois
Understanding Medicaid Estate Recovery in IllinoisWhen a Medicaid recipient passes away, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Springfield may seek to recover...
The Illinois Medicaid 5-Year Look-Back Rule: Penalties, Exceptions, and Cures for Gifting
Understanding the 5-Year Look-BackTo qualify for long-term care Medicaid in Illinois, the state reviews your financial history for the 60 months (5 years) preceding your applicati...
Spousal Impoverishment Rules in Illinois: Protecting Assets for the Healthy Community Spouse
Protecting the Community SpouseWhen one spouse requires long-term nursing home care, the other-known as the community spouse-often fears they will lose their life savings. Illinoi...