Long Term Care Planning Part 3: How to Qualify for Medicaid

The episode aired on Catholic Faith Network on March 16, 2021 – Long Term Care Planning Part 3: “How to Qualify for Medicaid”

In this episode, “How to Qualify for Medicaid” Vincent J. Russo addresses planning for Medicaid at home or in a nursing home.

In summary, we have covered in our three-part series on long term care:

  1. What is Long Term Care and How do I Pay for it?
  2. What does the Medicaid program cover and what are the financial requirements for eligibility; and
  3. How can Seniors plan to qualify for long-term care services under Medicaid?

For more information on Long Term Care, download for free our Medicare and Medicaid Guide.

Long Term Care Planning Part 2: How Can Medicaid Home Care Help Me?

The episode aired on Catholic Faith Network on March 3, 2021 – Long Term Care Planning Part 2: “How Can Medicaid Home Care Help Me?”

In this episode, “How Can Medicaid Home Care Help Me?” Vincent discusses the important role of the Medicaid program for Seniors and People with Disabilities.

The Medicaid program varies State by State as to the Levels of Coverage and the Financial Eligibility Rules.

Since Medicaid is the only government program that will pay for long-term care, Vincent will discuss the three Medicaid Programs in New York which cover Home Care, Assisted Living and Nursing Home Care.

He will also alert the viewers on the new Medicaid Home Care Rules which are scheduled to be implemented later this year that will make it harder to qualify for care.

For more information on Long Term Care, you can download our free Medicare and Medicaid Guide.

Long Term Care Planning Part 1: How Do I Pay for Long Term Care?

The episode aired on Catholic Faith Network on February 11, 2021 – Long Term Care Planning Part 1: “How Do I Pay for Long Term Care?”

In this episode, “How Do I Pay for Long Term Care?” Vincent discusses What is Long Term Care and How do I pay for it. He will also discuss the difference between Long Term Care (custodial care) and Acute Care (medical or skilled care) because our health care system treats them differently. Acute Care is covered by health insurance or Medicare while Long Term Care is only covered by Medicaid or Long-Term Care Insurance.

This is the first part of a 3-part series.

For more information on these topics and more, you can download for free our Planning Guides.

What Steps Do I Need to Take for an Adult Child with Special Needs?

This segment originally aired on the Catholic Faith Networks show CFN Live.

Vincent J. Russo is the Legal Correspondent on CFN Live. He keeps you abreast of the latest legal developments including elder law, special needs and estate planning — all to help you make informed planning decisions to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your assets.

In this episode, Vincent discusses “Estate Planning for Children with Special Needs Part 3: What Steps Do I Need to Take for an Adult Child with Special Needs?”

This is the third part of a 3-part series.

For more information on these topics and more, you can download for free our Planning Guides.

Estate Planning for Children with Special Needs Part 2: What Government Benefits are Available?

This segment originally aired on the Catholic Faith Networks show CFN Live.

Vincent J. Russo is the Legal Correspondent on CFN Live. He keeps you abreast of the latest legal developments including elder law, special needs and estate planning — all to help you make informed planning decisions to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your assets.

In this episode, Vincent discusses “Estate Planning for Children with Special Needs Part 2: What Government Benefits are Available?”

This is the second part of a 3-part series.

For more information on these topics and more, you can download for free our Planning Guides.

Estate Planning for Children with Special Needs Part 1: How do I provide for and protect my child?

This segment originally aired on the Catholic Faith Networks show CFN Live.

Vincent J. Russo is the Legal Correspondent on CFN Live. He keeps you abreast of the latest legal developments including elder law, special needs and estate planning — all to help you make informed planning decisions to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your assets.

In this episode, Vincent discusses “How do I provide for and protect my child?”

This is the first part of a 3-part series.

For more information on these topics and more, you can download for free our Planning Guides.

Estate Planning Basics Part 3: When and Why do I need to update my Estate Plan?

This segment originally aired on the Catholic Faith Networks show CFN Live.

Vincent J. Russo is the Legal Correspondent on CFN Live. He keeps you abreast of the latest legal developments including elder law, special needs and estate planning — all to help you make informed planning decisions to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your assets.

In this episode, Vincent discusses “When and Why do I need to update my Estate Plan?”

This is the third part of a 3-part series.

For more information on these topics and more, you can download for free our Planning Guides.

Estate Planning Basics Part 2: What Is Included in an Estate Plan?

This segment originally aired on the Catholic Faith Networks show CFN Live.

Vincent J. Russo is the Legal Correspondent on CFN Live. He keeps you abreast of the latest legal developments including elder law, special needs and estate planning — all to help you make informed planning decisions to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your assets.

In this episode, Vincent discusses “What Is Included in an Estate Plan?”

This is the second part of a 3-part series.

For more information on these topics and more, you can download for free our Planning Guides.

Estate Planning Basics Part 1: Why do I need an Estate Plan?

This segment originally aired on the Catholic Faith Networks show CFN Live.

Vincent J. Russo is the Legal Correspondent on CFN Live. He keeps you abreast of the latest legal developments including elder law, special needs and estate planning — all to help you make informed planning decisions to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your assets.

In this episode, Vincent discusses “Why do I need an Estate Plan?”

This is the first part of a 3-part series.

For more information on these topics and more, you can download for free our Planning Guides.