The Colorado Medicaid program allows those with few assets and limited income to access medical care. Many older adults will eventually need to apply for Medicaid, and without proper planning, there are numerous pitfalls to that process. Medicaid is a needs-based...
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Consider benefits when planning a special needs trust
You want your children to have the best life possible, which means supporting them when they are young. In some cases, you may need to continue to support them for the rest of their lives or even after you die. Creating a special needs trust is a popular way to...
What does Medicare include?
Most people know that Medicare provides low-cost medical coverage for citizens that are over 65. However, what most people don’t know is precisely how Medicare coverage works. Medicare’s services are divided into four parts, each providing different benefits. They...
Do you know what Medicaid does and does not include?
Medicaid planning can be one of the most challenging areas to get right when estate planning. If your parents have too much wealth when they need Medicaid, the authorities could take it to pay for the services they need. On the other hand, if they do not have enough...
How does the Medicaid lookback period work when you apply?
Different government benefit programs cover different needs. Government insurance programs can help connect otherwise-uninsured people with necessary medical coverage and treatment. Unlike Medicare, which only requires that people reach a certain age to qualify,...
Stimulus checks and Medicaid eligibility: What you need to know
Many Americans are eagerly awaiting their stimulus check. Approved by the federal government as a response to the ongoing pandemic, these one-time payments are meant to help individuals and families support themselves during this time of uncertainty.But what if you...
What is a Medicare Set-Aside Account?
Anyone that has been involved in a personal injury or workers’ compensation settlement may have heard the term “Medicare Set-Aside Account.” These accounts, often referred to as MSAs, are one of the many seemingly arcane practices associated with...
Why Medicaid planning needs to happen well in advance
About 1.2 million Coloradans were enrolled in Health First Colorado, the state’s overarching Medicaid program, as of November, 2019. It’s a figure that speaks to the importance of the program for many people, particularly older individuals that may need...
Would an ABLE account benefit your loved one with disabilities?
According to a June 2019 article in Disability Scoop, participation in ABLE accounts has been slower than anticipated. State officials nationally are concerned about the long-term sustainability of the ABLE program if more accounts are not opened. BackgroundABLE...
Beneficiary (transfer-on-death) deeds & Medicaid eligibility
Since 2004, Colorado has allowed families to use beneficiary deeds to transfer real property (a home in Denver or a family cabin in the mountains) outside of probate. We must again stress that this strategy cannot replace a comprehensive estate plan. Get legal advice...