The 12-Month Exclusion Period for the CARES Act Payment may Impact Services.

In the past couple years the federal government issued a series of checks under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities (CARES) Act. You could have received them either as a direct deposit, a check, or on a debit card. If you applied for Medicaid (or had a redetermination), you might have been asked about […]

03/15/22 • by: NW Estate Law, LLC

What if I don’t feel comfortable asking my spouse for information because we are having problems?

Medicaid in Oregon requires a married couple apply for long-term care Medicaid even only one is seeking benefits. Assets are viewed collectively – no matter which spouse’s name the asset is held individually or jointly. There are times when a person must reach (or attempt to reach) his or her spouse even if they have […]

03/02/22 • by: NW Estate Law, LLC

A Medicaid worker is telling me to pursue assets. What does that mean?

Medicaid is referred to as the payor of last resort. Because it is a needs-based program, for the indigent, anyone applying for or receiving Medicaid must seek all potentially available assets that could be used to pay for care before the state pays on your behalf. For long-term care benefits, a person must make a […]

02/23/22 • by: NW Estate Law, LLC

Oregon's Integrated Eligibility and ONE (Applying for Medicaid)

Accessing Medicaid in Oregon has changed. As of early 2021, the Oregon Department of Human Services started using a new software system, called ONE. An objective of the change was to provide more control and participation by the applicant. While this program administers most financial public assistance programs, we will only reference Long-Term Care Medicaid. […]

02/15/22 • by: NW Estate Law, LLC

Will Medicaid Cover In-Home Care?

There are times when a person desires to remain in their home for care and Medicaid in Oregon may cover the expense. Getting help in your home through Medicaid depends on if you qualify for Long-Term Care Supportive Services (LTC) for In Home Care. If you meet the income and resource test, a Medicaid worker […]

02/09/22 • by: NW Estate Law, LLC

Will Medicaid Take My Home?

We don’t know where it originated but there is a myth that Medicaid “takes your home”. This is wrong. Medicaid does not take your home. In fact, Medicaid does not take anything during your lifetime or the lifetime of your spouse. When both you and your spouse pass away, Medicaid, through Estate Administration Unit (EAU), […]

02/03/22 • by: NW Estate Law, LLC

Now Members of OHCA

NW Estate Law, LLC is excited to announce we are now members of the Oregon Health Care Association as a Business Partner.

01/20/22 • by: NW Estate Law, LLC

Medicaid Q and A

Starting off in the new year, we are answering some frequently posed questions to Medicaid. These are Oregon specific and may not apply to your individual case as your exact situation may be different. Please call to schedule a consultation if you have questions about your matter.

01/11/22 • by: NW Estate Law, LLC

Now licensed in Washington

A new year and a new office to serve you. In addition to the NW Estate Law office in Portland, Oregon, we are excited to announce our second location in Vancouver, Washington. Meredith Williamson added her Washington Bar license i n 2021. She was sworn in and finished all other steps to be a member […]

01/09/22 • by: NW Estate Law, LLC

How Do I Stop Heirs from Foolishly Wasting Inheritance?

One of the biggest concerns a trust creator might have is that the beneficiary would squander their inheritance or that the beneficiary’s creditor would attach the inheritance to cover the beneficiary’s debt.

08/03/21 • by: NW Estate Law, LLC

« Previous 1 2 3 4 Next »

Beaverton, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington Estate Planning Law Firm

The 12-Month Exclusion Period for the CARES Act Payment may Impact Services.

What if I don’t feel comfortable asking my spouse for information because we are having problems?

A Medicaid worker is telling me to pursue assets. What does that mean?

Oregon's Integrated Eligibility and ONE (Applying for Medicaid)

Will Medicaid Cover In-Home Care?

Will Medicaid Take My Home?

Now Members of OHCA

Medicaid Q and A

Now licensed in Washington

How Do I Stop Heirs from Foolishly Wasting Inheritance?

Sort by Category

Categories

Client Success Stories

Beaverton, Oregon Office

Vancouver, Washington Office