The average age of a Connecticut resident is growing older. This trend is in line with the rest of the U.S. More attention will need to be paid to the level of long-term care that you will eventually require. This area is where transferring your Individual Retirement...
If you are a low-income senior in Connecticut, you can use a combination of Medicare and Medicaid to pay for your long-term care. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 allows states to try to recoup money spent on that care after the person dies. The Medicaid...
Connecticut offers two types of Medicaid for seniors. HUSKY part C covers people age 55 and older who need long-term care while HUSKY part D covers those between 19 and 64 who do not have dependent children and fall below 138% of the federal poverty level. Connecticut...
Sometimes, you might need to make the decision for a Connecticut family member to move into a nursing home. Medicaid is often one of the most common ways for residents to cover the costs of staying in this type of facility, but there are a few rules to consider before...