by rebeccageyer | Jul 27, 2020 | long term care insurance
Nursing home and long-term care costs continue to rise and it is difficult to qualify for Medicaid to pay for nursing home costs. Long-term care insurance can help cover expenses, but long term care insurance contracts are notoriously confusing. How do you figure out...
by rebeccageyer | Jul 22, 2020 | long term care insurance
At Geyer Law, we are definitely noticing increased interest in long term care insurance, particularly in insurance that covers at-home care in addition to facility care. And, while our elder law practice has always focused on assessing clients’ financial resources and...
by rebeccageyer | Jul 15, 2020 | long term care insurance, Medicaid
“The coronavirus pandemic has focused a lot of attention on nursing homes and long term care,” Kimberly Landford observes in U.S. News. The situation highlights the importance of having a plan to pay for potential long-term care expenses, but it’s also made it for...
On behalf of Rebecca W. Geyer & Associates P.C. | Sep 6, 2019 | long term care insurance
One of the realities of growing older is the increased likelihood of needing some form of living assistance. As we age, everyday activities such as toileting and bathing may become more difficult. The problem is compounded by neurological degeneration diseases like...
On behalf of Rebecca W. Geyer & Associates P.C. | Sep 26, 2018 | hybrids for long term care, life insurance/ long term care combos, long term care insurance
“Planning ahead for long-term care is important because there is a good chance you will need some long-term care services if you live beyond the age of 65,” cautions MyFederalRetirement.com. As Indiana elder attorneys, we certainly agree that long-term care planning...
On behalf of Rebecca W. Geyer & Associates P.C. | Sep 19, 2018 | life insurance/ long term care combos, long term care insurance, Uncategorized
“For aging baby boomers, planning for long-term-care costs becomes more pressing every day. But the insurance that helps cover those costs is surging in price, while the benefits are becoming skimpier,” Eleanor Laise comments in Kiplinger’s Retirement Report. It’s...
On behalf of Rebecca W. Geyer & Associates P.C. | Jan 24, 2017 | long term care insurance
“To be or not to be? That is the question,” Shakespeare’s Hamlet mused. When it comes to Medicaid eligibility, however, there’s a whole ‘nuther question to ask: “Is it counted?” Medicaid is a joint federal-state government program which helps make medical coverage...
