Aging in place of the ideal situation for older adults. They can stay in their own homes and close to the people they love instead of moving into an impersonal group facility. Aging in place can be much more cost-effective than paying the thousands of dollars a month...
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Who should you name power of attorney for medical care?
Most people know that they need to give a plan for their assets when they die. This is done through the use of their will and trusts in an estate plan. What they may not think about is that they need to make some plans for what will happen if they become...
Managing your medical needs as you get older
For many of us, the ability to make our own decisions about medical care is of utmost importance. As long as we have the faculty to understand medical recommendations and their potential outcomes, we want and deserve the right to exercise that capacity. Even so, we...
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...
It’s time to create your advance medical directive
Your advance medical directive is a simple, three-part document that details what you’d like someone to do in the case of a medical emergency. The document lets another person make medical decisions for you and help with end-of-life decisions. In Colorado, your...
Why choose different agents with powers of attorney?
When you create a power of attorney, you pick an agent who is authorized to make decisions if you cannot do so. This is typically done with a financial or legal power of attorney and a medical power of attorney. The former does things like paying taxes or accessing...
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,...
Medicaid can take your home after you die unless you plan ahead
Medicare has a lot of coverage gaps that people often don't realize until they need care. For example, Medicare will not cover extensive rehabilitation services or stays in nursing homes. Those kinds of care can cost thousands of dollars a month, which Medicare...