Life can be very unpredictable, even more so as you age. One day, you may be perfectly healthy and the next day, you could have a major health scare, like a stroke that leaves you disabled, unable to walk, speak, or even move. Or, in some cases, dementia may develop...

Florida Medicaid funds a number of programs for seniors who may need long-term care, assisted living, or nursing home care. All the Medicaid eligibility requirements in Florida programs slightly differ when it comes to criteria for eligibility. But, in each case, to...

The Sunshine State has a population of roughly 21.5 million, and, of these, 22 percent are seniors over the age of 65. Of the roughly 4 million seniors in Florida, around 3 million are expected to seek some type of nursing care, either at home, in a long-term care...

There are about 54 million seniors in the United States and, of these, a significant number of them will need long-term care either at home or in a nursing home. Data indicate that at the current rate, nearly 70 percent of seniors over the age of 65 will need some...

Florida Medicaid rules are complex and frequently confusing. For seniors who wish to qualify for Medicaid’s long-term care benefits, they need to meet the strict criteria that revolve around assets and income. Medicaid has very rigid asset criteria and if the...

Am I eligible for Medicaid in Florida? Like Medicare, Medicaid is a federal program that was established more than 50 years ago to help cover the healthcare costs of Americans with disabilities, those with low income, and disadvantaged children. Over the years, the...