Sykes Elder Law

08/19/2022

What happens AFTER a loved one in a nursing home qualifies for Medicaid? Find out in our latest installment of our "How to Qualify for Medicaid in PA'" blog posts:

Once you are approved for Medicaid you will learn all the amounts that you need to know. If you are wondering what's next, read our blog post.

08/15/2022

People with long term care needs may be able to obtain care services at home through Medicaid under a “waiver” program, also known as Home and Community Based Services. Read our newest blog post to see if you qualify for this program.

Another way to obtain Medicaid in Pennsylvania is through Medicaid waiver programs or Home and Community Based Services. Read our blog post to learn more.

05/26/2022

Do you need to be worried about being held responsible for your parent's nursing home costs? In our latest blog post we break down the current laws in simple terms and provide examples to better help your understanding.

Do you know if an applicant's children are liable for care costs when applying for medicaid in Pennsylvania?

05/24/2022

The Medicaid application process is known for being confusing. Check out this blog post where we describe how the process works:

The Medicaid application process in Pennsylvania is relatively straight forward, but it's important to know what you're doing.

04/04/2022

How does someone "spend down" to qualify for Medicaid benefits? In this blog post, we break down how this works with some easy to follow examples.

Do you know how spending down relates to Medicaid eligibility? Learn everything you need to qualify for Medicaid in PA!

03/17/2022

Did you know gifting away assets can seriously affect your Medicaid eligibility? Read our latest blog post to learn all of the details. https://bit.ly/3h9oF3g

03/15/2022

In some circumstances, a Medicaid applicant may be qualified already, with no need to spend down assets. This blog post gives some examples. https://bit.ly/3IntOk7

12/23/2021

Did you know that both the applicant and their spouse's assets are counted towards the limit for Medicaid? Find out what the limits are and which assets you should be counting in this blog post. https://bit.ly/3CPiwla

12/16/2021

Medicaid allows for the community spouse to receive a monthly maintenance needs allowance. Find out what this exactly means and how it's calculated. https://bit.ly/3180jCk

12/01/2021

The next post in our Blog Series "How to Qualify for Long-Term Care Medicaid in PA" is now available on our website: https://bit.ly/317xk1n. Find out which assets will count towards the Medicaid limit.

11/19/2021

The next post in our Blog Series "How to Qualify for Long-Term Care Medicaid in PA" is now available on our website: https://bit.ly/3vQvblY. Today, we're taking a look at what is considered a non-countable asset according to Medicaid.

10/04/2021

Medicaid is a great program that can alleviate the financial hardships that come with long-term medical care. Read our blog post to learn more about how Medicaid works and if you could be eligible for this program. https://bit.ly/39OKXDD