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...
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Medicaid & Medicare
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...