Medicaid Planning
Sykes Elder Law has a wealth of knowledge and experience dealing with Medicaid Planning as well as other Elder Law Services. We would be more than happy to discuss your situation and answer your questions; click here to contact us.
If you would like more information about Medicaid Planning, please review the information in the blog posts below.
“Exceptional circumstances” can mean more income for Medicaid spouse
One way the law protects the spouse of a Medicaid recipient is by providing for a monthly allowance of income. The “monthly maintenance needs allowance” (MMNA for short) is an amount of income allowed to the spouse each month. You can read more about how it is...
Buying a Medicaid-qualified annuity for a spouse
One of the most effective ways to protect assets for the spouse of a Medicaid applicant is through the purchase of a Medicaid-qualified annuity. First, an important disclaimer: this blog post is meant to be educational and informative, but is IN NO WAY meant to be...
Denied Medicaid due to excess resources? What to do next
If you have received a notice from the Medicaid agency saying you are ineligible because your resources are too high, you may be wondering what to do next. The answer will depend on your circumstances. (This post describes Medicaid rules in Pennsylvania, where I...
Guide to Medicaid Current Numbers in PA
At the end of 2016, we adjusted the Medicaid Current Numbers page on our website to display the figures effective January 1. For those unfamiliar with the terminology of that page, here is a guide: “CSRA” – Community Spouse Resource Allowance When a Medicaid applicant...
When does Medicaid allow gift of house to son or daughter?
Medicaid rules usually penalize gifts of any property to an applicant’s children during the five-year look-back period. But there are some exceptions that allow a Medicaid applicant or recipient to give away the personal residence to a son or daughter with no penalty....Do You Need Medicaid Planning?
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About Andrew Sykes
The founder of Sykes Elder Law, Andrew Sykes is recognized as a leading elder law authority in Pennsylvania. He is a Certified Elder Law Attorney with over 20 years of experience helping clients with estate planning, estate administration, and Medicaid planning.
