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How soon does Medicaid pay for long-term care in Massachusetts?

Medicaid, or MassHealth as it is known in Massachusetts, will start paying for long-term care in a nursing home as … Show More soon as someone becomes eligible as long as you submit a completed application within 90 days of eligibility. There are two general qualifications you must meet to receive Medicaid for long-term care:Medical eligibility is determined by a medical screening.Financial eligibility is determined by a review of your application.As you may know, the financial eligibility criteria in Massachusetts is very strict. To be eligible for Medicaid, single applicants must have less than $2,000 in countable assets. Applicants also face strict limits on their monthly income. However, not all assets are …Read More »

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