Elder law attorneys help clients prepare for future Medicaid eligibility. Why is this important when you know you will qualify for Medicare as a senior citizen? The majority of seniors will require long-term care of some kind, and over 30 percent will need nursing home care per se. As you would imagine, these facilities are quite expensive, and Medicare does not pay for the custodial care that you would receive in a nursing home. Medicaid will pick up the tab if you can gain eligibility, … [Read more...] about Long-Term Care Costs Are Looming – Medicaid Can Help