Many Florida Medicaid recipients are faced with the complexities of selling a house while on Medicaid benefits.  Often, a Medicaid recipient may need to sell a house because they do not have the money to pay for its upkeep, property taxes or other real estate-related costs.  However, remaining financially eligible for Medicaid after receiving the [...]

Medicaid in Florida provides manifold benefits to those who are eligible.   In many cases, such as with long-term care, it can be difficult to become eligible for Medicaid benefits if you have assets or income over a certain limit.  Because these limits are low, many are not eligible. However, working with an elder law attorney [...]

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides free or low-cost health coverage to millions of Americans, including some low-income people, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Qualifying for Medicaid in Florida can be a challenge for some. For elderly applicants who qualify for Medicare, typically people aged 65 [...]

Medicaid is a robust state-sponsored insurance program that can pay for long-term care in nursing facilities, at-home care and certain medical expenses.   Medicaid is generally intended for applicants with low or no income and assets.  In Florida, Medicaid applicants in 2022 are required to make less than $2,523.00 in gross income, with some deductions considered, [...]