The Nursing Home environment allows seniors to enjoy their old age surrounded by friends, along with extra medical supervision. It is structured to ease life for seniors so they can enjoy their days in comfort and happiness.
Unfortunately, this comes with a large price tag.
The cost of providing proper care and therapy services to seniors is exorbitant, and seniors have to contribute a substantial amount for care each month. For the average senior, being in a nursing home can exhaust their retirement accounts within a few short years.
The federal government partners with each state individually to create a financial program, known as Medicaid, to cover the costs of nursing home care. This ensures that seniors in the USA receive proper care in their old age. In Massachusetts, this program is also called MassHealth. For those who are eligible, Medicaid for nursing home care can significantly reduce their overhead.
At Senior Planning, we help seniors with Medicaid planning in Massachusetts. Though Medicaid is a lifesaver for many, filling out the MassHealth long-term care application is a lengthy and confusing process. Our Medicaid consultants in Massachusetts have the experience and know-how to get your application filed quickly and successfully.
Who Is Eligible for MassHealth?
MassHealth eligibility for seniors depends on several factors. To ensure that benefits are being paid out to eligible applicants, there is a complicated application process in place. Senior Planning Services has a handle on the countless rules and regulations and Medicaid-required documentation to ensure that each application is submitted correctly. Every case retained by Senior Planning Services in MA is handled by an experienced case manager who guides the applicant and family on the steps needed to obtain Massachusetts Medicaid for the elderly care recipient.
There are a few basic requirements to be eligible for MassHealth:
• Be a legal U.S. citizen
• Be a resident of Massachusetts
• Meet income and asset requirements
• Be 65 years of age OR be blind or permanently disabled
There are a few basic requirements to be eligible for MassHealth:
• Be a legal U.S. citizen
• Be a resident of Massachusetts
• Meet income and asset requirements
• Be 65 years of age OR be blind or permanently disabled