Elder Law & Medicaid Planning Massachusetts
Defeating MassHealth Estate Recovery (MERP): How to Protect Your Massachusetts Home
Receiving long-term care through MassHealth is not entirely 'free.' If you receive Medicaid benefits in Massachusetts after age 55, the state acts essentially as a creditor. Upon y...
Spousal Impoverishment Rules in Massachusetts: Protecting the Community Spouse's Assets
When a married individual requires long-term care in a Massachusetts nursing facility, the healthy spouse-legally known as the 'community spouse'-often fears they will lose their l...
Navigating the 5-Year MassHealth Look-Back Period in Massachusetts: Penalties and Exemptions
Paying for nursing home care in Massachusetts is incredibly expensive, prompting many older adults to rely on MassHealth, the state's Medicaid program. However, to prevent individu...