Expert QA | Caregiver Selection Criteria as Per Medicaid Rules
If you are applying for Medicaid Home Care benefits, you can select your own caregiver under the CDPAP (consumer directed) program. Of course, you will need to be sure that your caregiver is a legal worker in the U.S., and that he or she understands
RadioShow | Funding for Respite Care
eCareDiary spoke to Jill Kagan, Chair of National Respite Coalition and Program Director of ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center about funding sources for respite care and best ways for caregivers to access them.
Expert QA | Is there a Penalty Period for Medicaid?
No, it is not true. When making an application for Medicaid benefits, in addition to everything else the applicant must consider, we pay special attention to the “5-year look-back period” and the “transfer penalty period”. Although these are part
Expert QA | Can Medicaid Take My Home Away From Me?
No, it is not true. A home is exempt from Medicaid for so long as it has an equity value of less than $750,000, and it is the Medicaid applicant’s primary residence or the primary residence of a spouse, minor child, or an adult child who is certifie
Blog | When Are You Eligible for Medicaid?
People are living longer. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the average American life expectancy is about 75 for men and 80 for women. The number of persons aged 65 and over is expected to double by the year 2030 and the fastest