by Lisa Dillman | Jun 26, 2022 | Medicaid, Medicaid Planning
The Indiana Medicaid program is a jointly sponsored federal-state health care plan for medically and financially eligible individuals. Like most states, Indiana Medicaid may pay for rehabilitation, acute medical care, and long-term senior care in nursing homes,... 
by Lisa Dillman | Oct 18, 2021 | Advanced Directives, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Senior Health Care
Aging on your terms. It’s something we all hope to do. But an unexpected fall, illness or injury can change our mobility and lives quickly. That’s why it’s important to put plans in place before you need them. October is National Long-Term Care Planning Month, a... 
by Lisa Dillman | Jun 16, 2021 | Elder Law, Guardianship, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning
By: Carol Applegate, Attorney, Applegate & Dillman Elder Law Many of my clients come into the office knowing a little about Medicaid, but also having some myths and misconceptions about the program. Medicaid is a federal program, administered by the State... 
by Lisa Dillman | Apr 21, 2021 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning
Parents worry about their children constantly. But, that worry is magnified when a daughter or son has special needs. In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we wanted to focus on Special Needs Planning as a part of your Estate Planning and why it’s so important. Special... 
by Anna Lakin | Apr 8, 2021 | Advanced Directives, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning
Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPT) are irrevocable trusts that can be valuable tools for Medicaid planning. First of all, let’s focus on what an irrevocable trust is. Revocable trusts can be changed by the trust creator, irrevocable trusts require a third party... 
by Lisa Dillman | Dec 1, 2020 | Advanced Directives, Advanced Medical Directives, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning, Power of Attorney, Senior Health Care
Let’s face it, sometimes our older loved ones are masters at hiding their need for additional care. Many of us have spent hours Googling “Signs my loved one needs more care” and that Google search alone likely indicates a need. However, what do we do when our loved...
