Generally, if the applicant’s income is more than the facility’s private pay rate, the...
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North Carolina Medicaid Estate Recovery
North Carolina law authorizes the NC Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) to file a claim against...
The North Carolina Long-Term Care Partnership Program
The North Carolina Long-Term Care Partnership Program (“LTCP”) was authorized in 2010...
Social Security Benefits for a Spouse, Divorced Spouse or...
Benefits for a Divorced Spouse Your divorced spouse can get benefits on your Social Security record...
Taxation of Social Security Benefits
If your (and your spouse’s, if married) only income is Social Security, your Social Security...
North Carolina’s Bill of Rights for Residents of Nursing...
Residents’ Rights Residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities (which are...
The Rights of Nursing Home Residents
Residents of nursing homes have as many rights as everyone else. However, they can be overlooked...
Planning by the Decade
As we start this New Year, what are you looking forward to? Yes, you will be another year older...
Long-Term Care Planning for Seniors
Nearly 1 in 2 seniors will become incapacitated before they die, putting their family and their...
Military Service that Qualifies a Veteran for VA Pension
The VA program known as “VA Pension” or “Aid and Attendance” requires...