As I have previously written, Medicaid does not pay for assisted level of care. If you can qualify, the program is called Special Assistance, and it will help with the cost of an assisted living facility. But it is NOT Medicaid.
One of the main differences is an unforgiving … Continue Reading
Medicaid in an Assisted Living Facility? Think again!
You’ve been looking at assisted living facilities for Mom, who simply can’t be left home alone anymore and who cannot afford round the clock in-home care.
The admissions people at the assisted living facility have asked. … Continue Reading
Opening back up! Great news!
North Carolina nursing homes AND assisted living facilities will be opening up for visitors as early as next week.
Last week the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance allowing visitation in long term care facilities … Continue Reading
UPDATED April 16, 2020
If you or someone you know is on Medicaid (Nursing Home) or Special Assistance (Assisted Living Facility): READ THIS. This article has very important information about the effects of the $1,200 stimulus payments under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and … Continue Reading
Mom is in an assisted living facility. Mom and Dad both receive Social Security (total is about $20,000). Dad receives a federal retirement system pension of $35,000.
Because the assisted living facility costs about $3,800 monthly ($45,600 annually) and they have other … Continue Reading