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How Will You Obtain the Care You Need?

October 11, 2019 by Timothy P. Murphy

What’s the right direction for you in planning for the help you might need in the future? Seven in ten of us will need long-term care at some point in our lives. My friend and colleague Steve Hartnett, an estate planning expert, discusses possible paths for covering the assistance you may need. How Will You Obtain the Care You Need? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: Estate Planning, Insurance, Long Term Care, LTC, Medicaid

Qualifying for Medi-Cal

July 28, 2019 by Timothy P. Murphy Leave a Comment

If you are concerned about the future of an elderly loved one, you are not alone. As we watch our elderly loved ones age, we can’t help but be concerned about the care they will need and how to finance it. Health care in America is among the most costly in the world, with costs continuing to rise. As a result, the average American is unable to pay for a lengthy stay in a long-term care facility or for the costs of a serious, long-term illness. While we all hope that our elderly loved ones are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Medi-Cal Tagged With: Elder Law, healthcare coverage, Long Term Care Facility, LTC, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Home

Ways to Pay for Long Term Care

March 26, 2019 by Timothy P. Murphy Leave a Comment

Paying for long term care is a scary thing for most families. In California, the annual costs of a semi-private room (one roommate) is over $100,000 and a private room is even more. Double these numbers if spouses or partners need care at the same time and there are additional expenses as well. How to Pay for Long Term Care Private Pay Long Term Care Insurance Veterans Benefits Medicare Medi-Cal Private Pay Some folks can self insure because they can afford to private … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Veterans Benefits Tagged With: Long Term Care Facility, Long Term Care Insurance, LTC, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, MediCal, Nursing Home, Paying for Long Term Care, Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits, Veterans Benefits

There are Many Ways to Qualify for Medi-Cal to Pay for Long Term Care

March 20, 2019 by Timothy P. Murphy Leave a Comment

Qualified and experienced elder law attorneys help those, who need long term care, qualify to have the care paid by Medi-Cal benefits.   For both Medi-Cal, you need to financially (and medically) qualify. Here are 12 ways in which elder law attorneys help people qualify for financial assistance, if they are not immediately eligible.  Consult with a qualified and experienced elder law attorney whose practice includes Medi-Cal long term care benefits to determine which strategies are best for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Elder Law, Incapacity Planning, Long Term Care Planning, Medi-Cal, Veterans Benefits Tagged With: Elder Law, Long Term Care Facility, LTC, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Nursing Home, Paying for Nursing Home, Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits, Veterans Benefits

The Use of Trusts In Medi-Cal Long-Term Care Planning (Part II)

August 21, 2018 by Timothy P. Murphy

Last month we discussed generally how trust planning can be very useful in Medi-Cal Long Term Care planning. This month we’ll focus on specific types of trusts that can be useful in planning relating to Medi-Cal Long Term Care. They are: Medi-Cal Gifting Trust: This irrevocable trust is used to preserve clients' assets while still letting them qualify for Long Term Care Medi-Cal. With this trust, the person who creates the trust and puts his or her assets in the trust can't access the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Medi-Cal, Uncategorized Tagged With: Elder Law, LTC, Medi-Cal

How Are You Planning for Long-Term Care (LTC) Expenses?

June 3, 2018 by Timothy P. Murphy

What’s the right direction for you in planning for future medical expenses? The odds are even that you’ll need long-term care (LTC) after age 65, at least for a while. Here,  my friend and colleague Steve Hartnett, an experienced and qualified estate planning attorney, explores some possible paths for covering those potential costs. How Are You Planning for Long-Term Care (LTC) Expenses? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: Estate Planning, Insurance, Long Term Care, LTC, Medicaid, Retirement

6 Important Estate Planning Considerations – Part 2: Long-Term Care

May 18, 2018 by Timothy P. Murphy

Many considerations must be addressed in an estate plan, not just who gets whatever’s left after your death. Long-Term Care expenses are an ever-increasing concern. Your estate plan should consider how those expenses would get paid. This article by my friend and estate planning expert Steve Hartnett looks at several ways to plan for those expenses. 6 Important Estate Planning Considerations – Part 2: Long-Term Care … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: Estate Planning, Insurance, Long Term Care, LTC, Medicaid, Medicare, Retirement, trust

Overview of How to Pay for Long Term Care (Part 2 of 2)

February 22, 2016 by Timothy P. Murphy Leave a Comment

As we pointed out in the first part of this article, at a certain point in most people’s lives, they become concerned about paying for long term care. There are 5 basic ways to pay for long term care.  We discussed private pay, long term care insurance and Medicare in part one.  Now, we turn to Medi-Cal and Veterans Aid and Attendance. Medi-Cal Medi-Cal is a form of public assistance for families who meet specified income and asset requirements.  Eigible Californians use Medi-Cal to pay … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Veterans Benefits Tagged With: Long Term Care Facility, LTC, MediCal, Paying for the Nursing Home, Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits

Overview of How to Pay for Long Term Care (Part 1 of 2)

February 22, 2016 by Timothy P. Murphy Leave a Comment

As we age, many of us become increasingly concerned about the possible need for long term care and the options available to pay for it.  In this article, we will examine those options. There are 5 basic ways to pay for long term care: 1.  Private Pay 2.  Long Term Care Insurance 3.  Medicare 4.  Medi-Cal 5.  Veterans Benefits Not all of these methods will be available to all persons.  For example, veterans benefits are limited to only certain veterans.  Long term care … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Veterans Benefits Tagged With: Long Term Care Facility, LTC, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Nursing Home, Paying for Nursing Home, Veterans Benefits

How to Pay for Long Term Care (Part 2 of 2)

February 1, 2015 by Timothy P. Murphy Leave a Comment

As we pointed out in the first part of this article, at a certain point in most people’s lives, they become concerned about paying for long term care. There are 5 basic ways to pay for long term care.  We discussed private pay, long term care insurance and Medicare in part one.  Now, we turn to Medi-Cal and Veterans Aid and Attendance. Medi-Cal Medi-Cal is a form of public assistance for families who meet specified income and asset requirements.  Eigible Californians use Medi-Cal to pay for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Veterans Benefits Tagged With: Long Term Care Facility, LTC, MediCal, Paying for the Nursing Home, Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits

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