Paying For Nursing Home Care: A Guide To Medicaid Planning
The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is often accompanied by an incredible amount of anxiety and stress. Whether the need for long-term care is brought on by a sudden accident or by a long-term, progressive illness, this is likely an unhappy time for both the person entering the nursing home and those who are helping with the transition.
The last thing most people want to do during this time is to deal with the question of how to carry the often overwhelming financial burden associated with nursing home care. However, it is critical to make good financial choices during this period, because these decisions can have far-reaching consequences. Fortunately, there are options for alleviating the burden, and help is available to guide you through this unfamiliar process.
This guide is designed to address some common financial issues that come up during the process of transitioning a loved one to a nursing home.
