We Help Families Secure Needed Benefits In the United States, it is expected that 70% of people who are age 65 and older will eventually need some form of long-term care. The cost of long-term care is astronomical, and only continues to climb. Many Americans expect that existing government programs will cover all or part […]
What is “Medicaid planning” in Kansas?
Most Kansas residents are likely familiar with the fact that the “Medicaid” program exists, even if just due to news reports mentioning it in the context of the Affordable Care Act over the last several years. Many, however, may be intimately familiar with the program as it helps cover care for them or their loved […]
Medicaid planning may include a Medicaid spend-down
Many people in Kansas City may find that, as they age, they incur a significant amount of medical expenses. They may wonder how to cope financially with such costs. For some individuals, qualifying for Medicaid could be the financial lifeline they need to afford their medical care. However, Medicaid has income limits. If your income […]
Pending Registry In May Help Kansas Medicaid Recipients
A statewide registry in Kansas is being created that would provide Medicaid (KanCare) recipients in the state with website that would make it simpler for them to find personal care professionals. This may help many individuals who have not been able to find individuals that are capable of caring for the sometimes significant needs of […]
Cuts to Medicaid benefits criticized
Many people in Kansas City rely on Medicaid to afford their health care costs. However, some view the Medicaid program as troubled. Two Republican congressmen are proposing that Congress consider cutting optional Medicaid eligibility and benefit categories. This proposal would provide a means of reducing spending on Medicaid. Senator Orrin Hatch and Assemblyman Greg Walden […]
Medicaid planning: some states see uptick in insured residents
Kansas City residents who are considering Medicaid as part of their long-term care needs may be interested to hear that the decision of the United States Supreme Court that upheld most of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, did not uphold the provision of the Act that would have made it mandatory for […]
Medicaid planning should be part of one’s end of life plan
Medicaid is a government resource that provides individuals of limited financial means with access to medical care. Both the State of Kansas and the federal government provide funding for Medicaid, and those individuals who wish to use it for their medical needs must qualify in order to receive it. Those who are interested in the […]
Eligibility requirements for Medicaid planning
Long-term care planning is something that all Kansas City residents should think about. It benefits not only the individual who will one day be in need of care, but also the families of these individuals who want to see that their loved one’s health and finances are taken care of in their old age. For […]
President Obama names nominee for head of Medicaid
Many residents of Kansas City and across the United States rely on Medicare benefits to meet their health care needs, especially senior citizens. Therefore, they may be interested to hear of President Barack Obama’s nominee for head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The President has nominated Andy Slavitt to head the agency […]
Applying for Medicaid benefits in Kansas City
These days, residents of Kansas City are finding their lifespans increasing more than those of their fathers, grandfathers and great-grandfathers. This could be due to a number of factors, including an increase in awareness about living a healthy lifestyle through proper diet and exercise and the ever-increasing advancements in medical care. This also means that […]
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