Medicaid has all kinds of terms and definitions. Many of them you've probably already heard of such as "spend down" or "look back." Here is some information on these terms to help you understand the concepts under the Medicaid program and how they can affect you and what you can keep. We're here to serve as a guide for our clients to help them navigate all the jargon and all the layers of bureaucratic rules.
- Community Spouse Resource Allowance
- Eligibility
- Exempt Resources
- Gifts
- Gift Penalty
- Gift Exemptions
- Income
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Look-Back
- Medicaid Benefits
- Medicaid Estate Recovery
- Medicaid Fraud
- Patient Liability
- Personal Needs Allowance
- Qualified Income Trust
- Resources
- Spend-Down