Financial Insecurity
As of December 2019, market volatility is rocking the world and it appears that this may be the norm going into 2020 and many experts fear recession is imminent. Whether a family member is already in long term care (LTC) or merely concerned LTC is on the horizon, a recession can severely impact financial resources and a family’s ability to pay for help. Planning for LTC now can protect families and their precious assets regardless of the financial weather.
2 Available Benefits
Military veterans may be entitled to Aid and Attendance which can provide over $2,000.00 a month of additional income to help pay for LTC. For all others, Medicaid is available to pay for LTC.
Medicaid Rumors
There are many rumors about Oregon Medicaid. While some are seeded in fact, they rarely tell the whole story. For example, while a Medicaid recipient may not have more than $2,000.00 in available resources, with proper planning their healthy spouse can keep significantly more. Also, did you know that even if you have more income than Medicaid’s maximum you may still be able to qualify? And, your home is an exempt asset if you or your spouse continue to live in the home.
Takeaways Amid record-high home prices and low affordability, the dream of homeownership is deferred for younger generations, pushing the median age of a first-time buyer to 40. Older generations hold a significant advantage, often buying homes...
Takeaways A durable power of attorney can prove critical if you ever lose the ability to manage your own affairs. You must have legal capacity to execute a power of attorney, so it’s important to do it before it’s too late. If you do not have this...
Takeaways The current affordability crisis is pressuring younger generations to seek early access to older adults’ wealth. This economic pressure is increasing financial elder abuse within families, threatening seniors’ financial security....
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