Hello, allow us to introduce ourselves! We are Beneficent, and we provide trustworthy long-term care guidance for deeply caring family members facing a critical long-term care financial crisis.Beneficent helps clients understand, prepare, and qualify for programs covering high costs of Long-term Care including assisted living, adult day care, home care, or skilled nursing homes for seniors and disabled adults.As Certified Medicaid Planers Read our Top 5 questions we hear most.Must I spend down to $2,000 to apply for long-term care Medicaid? No, reducing your assets to $2,000 is not the only route to qualify for Long-term Care Medicaid if your income exceeds the limits. By leveraging legal strategies within Medicaid regulations, we can assist in navigating the income requirements.For 2024, a single applicant is expected to have a resource limit of $2,000, while the limit for a married applicant is about $150,000 If I accept Medicaid assistance will I lose my home?Once a Medicaid recipient passes, the state may seek reimbursement of the amount they paid for in long-term care costs. However, proper planning can protect a home and other assets from a Medicaid claim.I have been told I make too much money to qualify for Long-term Care Medicaid?The best way to figure out your best options is to schedule your first free initial consultation with Beneficent on our home page. (www.doinggoodforothers.com)During that time, we'll review and evaluate your assets to determine if we can help you qualify for a long-term plan4. Is Medicaid Planning legal and ethical?Proper Medicaid planning is legal and ethical and it works to ensure that all rules and regulations are followed.Medicaid planning seeks out effective methods of securing eligibility while preserving assets for the future benefit of the applicant and the applicants loved ones5. Should I apply for Medicaid or VA Aid + Attandance on my own?We appreciate your determination to tackle the application process independently. However, it's important to note that many individuals find themselves facing denials due to the complexity of the process.To support you, we offer a complimentary 1-hour consultation where we share our expertise on how to file for and qualify for these benefitscompletely free of charge.If you feel prepared to dedicate the significant amount of time required and are ready to manage the intricate details involved, we are more than willing to equip you with all the necessary information. Our goal is to ensure that you are informed and confident in whichever path you choose to take, whether it's proceeding on your own or seeking further assistance. Remember, our guidance during the consultation is meant to empower you with knowledge, but navigating the process can still be a challenging endeavor. Call us to schedule an appointment. 719.645.8350 - OR - read more of our FAQs on our website. www.doinggoodforothers.com/faqs 

What You Have HeardAsk yourself, was the info you heard from a Certified Medicaid Planner?Medicaid Misconception #1 - You can only have $2,000.FACTSSingle applicants have a resource limit of $2,000. (in 2024) A married applicant has a resource limit of about $150,000. (in 2024)Medicaid Misconception #2 - Your home will be taken from you if you are on Medicaid.FACTSAll applicants are allowed to have 1 home and 1 car. There are ways to avoid Medicaid estate recovery, an applicant can receive Medicaid and keep their home.Medicaid Misconception #3 - You make too much money.FACTS If you are over the income limit, Beneficent can provide the legal steps using the Medicaid code to bypass being over the income limit.Medicaid Misconception #4 - You must spend down to $2,000 to qualify for Medicaid.FACTSThis is an option, however not your only option. If you want to preserve the hard-earned assets you or your loved one has worked their entire life, you can!Medicaid Misconception #5 - Why doesnt everyone apply for Long-term Care Medicaid if the other outcome statements are true?FACTSMany are deceived by misinformation and preconceived notions. There's a game-changer you need to know about - Certified Medicaid Planners (CMP) - we know the rules and regulations.You can find all the CMPs in the United States here, (https://cmpboard.org/locate-a-cmp/)  there arent too many of us! Need to schedule an appointment with one of our Certified Medicaid Planners at Beneficent? Book here (https://calendly.com/doinggoodforothers) or call our office (719.645.8350) for more appointment times.

Long Term Care refers to a wide range of medical, personal and social services for individuals who are unable to provide for their own needs for an extended period of time. This need for care from others may be caused by age, accident, illness, dementia, stroke, depression or frailty.Long Term Care Planning, on the other hand, is the process of preparing for and funding long term care.Personal needs may include assistance with activities of daily living to help move about, dress, bathe, eat, maintain hygiene, toilet, or help with incidental daily living activities like household cleaning, meal preparation, shopping, paying bills, visiting the doctor, and taking medications. In other cases, long-term care may consist of providing supervision to avoid injury or wandering, companionship, or support and respite for a caregiver.How Expensive Can Long Term Care be?Long term care costs can be substantial. US median rates for nursing homes are close to $210/day, while assisted living median rates hover around $115/day. The average hourly cost of home care is $20. genworth.com/costofcareInformal Caregiving, provided by family and friends, can carry significant costs as well. These costs are almost entirely shouldered by the child(ren) of the aging parent. For more on this, see Caring for a Loved One at Home Can Be Challenging.Long Term Care Can Be the Greatest Crisis Seniors Will FaceUnfortunately, there is an abysmal lack of planning for long term care in our country. A survey, conducted by the John Hancock Insurance Company, reveals most seniors acknowledge the need for planning but very few actually make preparations for long term care. The study found over 50 percent of the respondents worry about paying for long term care but almost 70 percent of respondents said they had done little to no planning for their long term care needs.All gaining individuals, regardless of current health, should have a plan in place. Long term care can be the greatest crisis an older person faces. With the need for care, the aged lose their grasp on the three most important lifestyle concerns of the elderly.Remaining independentHaving enough moneyMaintaining good healthAll of this can disappear with the need for long term care. The costs of care can wipe out a lifetime of savings and destroy equity in a home and poor care planning can lead the elderly into serious withdrawal and sadness.Here is a brief outline of ways to create a long-term care plan:Prepare General Planning Documents and Instructions for Decision MakingThese documents and instructions might include requests pertaining to care preferences, wishes pertaining to end-of-life scenarios, wants concerning preferred medical treatments, a list of health care providers, desires for disposition of property and instructions to a potential care advocate or representative. These documents and instructions can be formalized into legal documents by an elder law attorney.Determining a Care Advocate in AdvanceA Care Advocate or Personal Care Representative will represent the interests of a loved one receiving or preparing to receive long term care. This care advocate plays an important role in making caregiving decisions, arranging funding for services, and coordinating care. This person could also be given responsibility by power of attorney or guardianship. A care advocate could be a spouse or child, a caregiver, a friend, a trusted adviser, or even a certified care manager.Planning for End-Of-LifeEnd-of-life planning can include preplanning a funeral and burial, preplanning final arrangements, expressing wishes for a place to die, and giving information and instructions for advanced planning documents. We recommend using a Funeral Pre-Planning Advisor to assist in these matters.Preparing Legal Documents and End-Of-Life ArrangementsThese items might include estate planning documents, advanced directives, wills, trusts, and various powers of attorney. We recommend using an elder-law attorney or an estate planner to assist in these matters.Providing Financial Information for Future Care CostsThis planning would provide the family with a list of assets, income, a savings plan, and insurance plans. Particular funding strategies for long-term care services and asset preservation can also be discussed and planned for. This might include Medicaid or Veterans Benefits.Make Your Wishes KnownThis final step is important. No plan has meaning unless those who will be involved in making the decisions are aware of it. We encourage you to provide copies of the long term care plan to all that may be involved, even if the involvement may seem inconsequential. These directions will allow the family, caregiver and possibly the care advocate to make informed decisions based on the wishes and instructions made in the plan. This will save these individuals a great deal of time, heartache, stress and money as they implement the care plan.