What Is the Medicaid Look-Back Period in North Carolina?
Many people start making plans for their future healthcare needs, including the need to apply for Medicaid, long before they actually qualify. If you plan to apply for Medicaid in North Carolina, understanding the look-back period is essential to preparing yourself financially and recognizing the resource limits you must adhere to in order to qualify. In North Carolina, that means…
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What Does Medicaid Cover? Planning for Future Expenses
It's a subject that none of us wants to consider; however, eventually, we all must start making plans for future expenses that we will encounter as we age. One of the biggest expenses is the cost of long-term care, with residency in a nursing home averaging more than $7,000 a month in the U.S. and even more if you wish…
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How To Qualify For Medicaid: The Requirements You Need To Understand
Medicaid provides health care coverage to more than 74.9 million Americans, making it the largest source of medical coverage in the U.S. While there are many programs under Medicaid, inpatient and outpatient hospital services are part of its standard coverage – and that can include long-term care facilities. If you're in the process of planning for long-term care, you may…
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