Frequently Asked Questions

Will Medicaid take my house?

Do I make too much in income to qualify for Medicaid?

Is Medicaid qualification planning legal?

Will Medicaid take my house?
NO! Home equity up to $500,000 is not a countable asset for Medicaid qualification purposes.  Additionally, Article X Section 4 of the Florida Constitution exempts the homestead (primary residence) from the claims of creditors.

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Do I make too much in income to qualify for Medicaid?
NO! There is no limit on the amount of income an applicant can have.  The reality is that someone making $8,000 a month doesn't need Medicaid and can pay for private care either in their home or in a nursing home.  However, someone making over the $2,022 income limit can still qualify through the use of the Qualified Income Trust.

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Is Medicaid qualification planning legal?
Absolutely.  Medicaid planning is simply the process of making sure an applicant uses every allowable method in the Medicaid manual to protect their hard earned assets.  There is nothing illegal or immoral about it.

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