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What are Medicaid Waiver Programs in Pennsylvania?

What are Medicaid Waiver Programs in Pennsylvania?

This blog post is the twelfth chapter of a series entitled “How to Qualify for Medicaid in Pennsylvania.” This post focuses specifically on Medicaid Waiver Programs. Qualifying for Medicaid can be confusing and complicated, but this guide helps explain it easily. You...
What is Next Once You Are Approved for Medicaid in Pennsylvania?

What is Next Once You Are Approved for Medicaid in Pennsylvania?

This blog post is the eleventh chapter of a series entitled “How to Qualify for Medicaid in Pennsylvania.” This post focuses specifically on what happens after Medicaid approval. Qualifying for Medicaid can be confusing and complicated, but this guide helps explain it...
Understanding the Medicaid Application Process In Pennsylvania

Understanding the Medicaid Application Process In Pennsylvania

This blog post is the tenth chapter of a series entitled “How to Qualify for Medicaid in Pennsylvania.” This post focuses specifically on the Medicaid Application Process. Qualifying for Medicaid can be confusing and complicated, but this guide helps explain it...
Are Children Responsible for Parents’ Medicaid Bills

Are Children Responsible for Parents’ Medicaid Bills

This blog post is the ninth chapter of a series entitled “How to Qualify for Medicaid in Pennsylvania”. This post discusses whether a Medicaid applicant’s children may be liable for care costs. Qualifying for Medicaid can be confusing and complicated, but this...
How to “Spend Down” to Qualify for Medicaid in Pennsylvania

How to “Spend Down” to Qualify for Medicaid in Pennsylvania

This blog post is the eighth chapter of a series entitled “How to Qualify for Medicaid in Pennsylvania.” This post focuses specifically on how to qualify by spending down. Qualifying for Medicaid can be confusing and complicated, but this guide helps explain it...