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Your Home and MassHealth

As an experienced Massachusetts elder law attorney, I understand the ins and outs of MassHealth law and have accumulated a wide variety of techniques to help you with MassHealth planning. Contact me today at info@maheritagelawcenter.com or 617.299.6976 to set up a free, confidential consultation. Medicaid is called MassHealth in Massachusetts.

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What are MassHealth, Medicaid, and Medicare

WebMassHealth, Medicaid, and Medicare are all government programs for health care. But how do they differ and what do they cover? Medicare Medicare is a federal …

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MassHealth Eligibility and Protecting Your Assets

WebMassHealth has an income eligibility threshold. MassHealth income standards for a family of two is $522 monthly, $6,264 annually. More information is located at …

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The MassHealth (Medicaid) Look-Back Period and Transfers

WebUnder the previous rules, people applying for MassHealth benefits needed to disclose transfers of liquid assets or real estate made within a “look-back period” prior to …

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6 Easy Steps for MassHealth/Medicaid Asset Protection

WebMake a list of everything you own. Pretty much everything you own is a Countable Asset except for your home (in some cases), personal household property …

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What Assets and Income Count Toward MassHealth Eligibility

WebThe basic rule for MassHealth long-term care eligibility is that if you apply, whether single or married, you can have only $2,000 in countable assets in your name. If …

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Permissible Transfers of Real Estate under MassHealth …

WebA MassHealth applicant can freely transfer their home to one of the following persons: 1. their spouse; 2. their child who is under age 21, or who is blind or …

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MassHealth Home-Based Programs for Children and Elders

WebThe Kaileigh Mulligan Program allows certain severely disabled children (under age 18) to live at home with their parents and have MassHealth eligibility …

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Spending Down Assets for MassHealth

WebAssets that aren’t generally counted towards MassHealth’s asset limit include an applicant’s primary home, household furnishings and appliances, personal effects, …

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MassHealth Attorney Heritage Law Center, LLC

WebMassHealth is a federal and state program that pays for health care for certain low- and medium-income people living in Massachusetts. The Heritage Law Center specifically …

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MassHealth Treatment of Retirement Assets and Accounts

WebAs I have discussed before, MassHealth has strict asset guidelines which require applicants to have no more than $2,000 at their disposal while spouses of …

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Joint Bank Account Rules for MassHealth (Medicaid) Applicants

WebAccording to the MassHealth eligibility rules, when a MassHealth applicant is a party to a joint bank account, all of the assets in the account are considered available …

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A Life Estate Deed or an Irrevocable Trust for MassHealth Planning

WebOn the date the irrevocable trust is signed, the five-year look-back period for MassHealth eligibility will begin. Pros. Once the house has been in an irrevocable trust …

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Know the Difference between Medicare, Medicaid and MassHealth

WebMedicare is the federal health insurance provided to seniors over age 65. Medicaid, on the other hand, is a joint federal/state assistance program designed to pay …

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Irrevocable Trusts and MassHealth

WebAfter a thorough discussion and understanding of your financial assets, family dynamics, and estate planning objectives, we’ll develop a sound and comprehensive …

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What Is a Medicaid Trust in Massachusetts

WebMedicaid, called MassHealth in Massachusetts, is a federal and state program that pays for health care for certain low- and medium-income people. MassHealth Standard pays for …

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Massachusetts Life Estates

Web3. Creating a life estate can reduce your estate to help achieve MassHealth/ Medicaid eligibility and protects your home from MassHealth/ Medicaid liens and estate …

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Attorney Help with MassHealth Preparing Your Assets

WebAt The Heritage Law Center, we know how complex and confusing MassHealth and estate planning can be. Fortunately, our lawyer knows the ins and outs of Massachusetts laws …

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A Health Care Proxy vs. an Advance Directive

WebA Health Care Proxy vs. an Advance Directive. POSTED ON: December 6, 2017. A health care proxy, also known as a “health care surrogate” or “medical power of …

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