We break down how Medicaid actually works for long-term care, why Medicare ends after short-term rehab, and how singles and married couples can protect assets without sacrificing choice or quality. We share common mistakes, key legal tools, and the steps to stop unnecessary private pay.
• Medicaid built to protect the middle class
• Difference between Medicare rehab and long-term care
• True cost of nursing homes and private pay risk
• Non-countable assets for singles in Arkansas
• Power of attorney gifting authority as a must-have
• Spousal protections that preserve assets and income
• Timing strategies for crisis and pre-planning
• Why nursing homes and agencies don’t guide planning
• How an elder law attorney applies the rules
• Concrete next steps to assess eligibility and apply
“Please get this to anyone you know who is private paying for a nursing home bill so they can stop the bleeding and protect their estate.”
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