Q. My mother was diagnosed with dementia and will need nursing home care in the not-so-distant future. She recently started giving huge monetary gifts to me and my sister for birthdays and holidays. I told her that what she is … [Read more...]
Medicaid CCC Plus Rolls Out in Northern Virginia on December 1, 2017
Posted on October 20, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Q. My mom, who you recently did asset protection for and got qualified for Medicaid, recently received a letter in the mail from the Virginia Department of Medical Services that welcomed her to Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus … [Read more...]
This Virginia Law Makes It A MUST to Do Medicaid Planning for Married Couples
Posted on May 3, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Louise and Mark were married 50 years when Mark fell and broke his hip. Following hip surgery, Mark went to a nursing home for routine therapy. A previous stroke a few years before this had significantly weakened his body; thus, … [Read more...]
Charitable Giving: The Risks of Generosity
Posted on December 30, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Q. My granddaughter, Abigail, recently got married and my husband and I would like to give her a gift of $14,000 before the end of the year to put towards a down payment on their first home. To be fair, we also want to give the … [Read more...]
Part 2: Where Presidential Candidates Stand on Medicaid and Veterans Issues
Posted on February 5, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Q. I am having a hard time following where the candidates stand on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. I watched all the debates so far, and typically vote based on the person, not the party. If you know more about … [Read more...]
Is Gray Divorce Necessary to Qualify for Medicaid?
Posted on January 19, 2016 · Leave a Comment
In the mid-1980s, young Jennifer was shocked when her grandparents divorced after 60 years of marriage, around the same time her grandfather became sick with ALS. She was convinced that her grandparents' love was enduring, which … [Read more...]
Hospitals are Required to Train a Family Caregiver Prior to Discharge
Posted on August 28, 2015 · 1 Comment
Photo from US News Q. My father, Marty, was in a serious car accident last year, where he broke several bones. During the week that followed his discharge from the hospital, my step-mother, Carolyn, struggled as she … [Read more...]
