After the death of a MaineCare recipient, if the decedent was fifty-five years or older when he received MaineCare benefits, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will assert a claim against the estate of the decedent or against the beneficiary of the decedent’s estate. […]
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The Basics of MaineCare Planning
The average cost of one month in a nursing home in southern Maine is around $10,000. There are four options open to families to pay these exorbitant costs. If a client cannot qualify for State assistance through the MaineCare program; no longer qualifies or does not qualify for Medicare coverage… […]
Supplemental Needs Trust
Disabled individuals often need assistance and supervision to meet their daily living needs. A disabled individual may need 40 hours a week of assistance from an aide; or need coverage to pay for extensive and ongoing medical bills, or need a monthly stream of income because he cannot work. […]
Legal Issues for Parents of Disabled Children
When your child attains the age of 18, you no longer have the authority to make health care decisions for your child. If you want to continue to have a say in your child’s health care, then your child may designate you to serve as his/her agent with a health care advance directive… […]