Insights & Guidance for Planning Ahead

This is going to be a series on Medicaid, including what it is, what it is for, and how to qualify. This is a general overview and not intended to give you instructions on how to act. It is based on the rules in Kansas. Medicaid is a program that was created in 1965 under the Johnson administration. Its original intent was to provide health care/long-term care for people 65 and above who could not afford it. It is a program that is based on having limited resources. I

One of the most common calls to our office is "How am I going to pay for my parent's nursing home care?" In our meeting, the real underlying issue is "What do I do when my parents need nursing home care?" I understand. Years ago, I was faced with a similar question for myself. My 86-year-old grandmother was being cared for by my mom, who was 67 at the time. We had a plan. My mom was going to take care of my grandmother until she passed away. Frankly, the thought of me takin