The Medicaid Planning Handbook: A Guide to Protecting Your Family's Assets from Catastrophic Nursing Home Costs
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  • Great book, but out-of-date
  • Woefully out of date.
  • Not Topical
  • Worthless after Feb 8, 2006
  • Thanks to Mr. Bove
The Medicaid Planning Handbook: A Guide to Protecting Your Family's Assets from Catastrophic Nursing Home Costs
Alexander A. Bove Jr.
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ASIN: 0316103748

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2 out of 5 stars Great book, but out-of-date.......2007-05-28

I actually worked with Alex Bove on updating a book on estate planning, when I practiced law in Boston many years ago. I purchased this book back in 1996 (the date of the current edition), but since then the laws have changed several times, most notably in February 2006, with the enactment of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. As a result of those changes, many of the examples and planning suggestions discussed in Bove's book no longer work. For example, all rules relating to gifting, penalty periods, look-back periods, "half-a-loaf" planning, and annuities, have been radically changed. Do not rely on the examples in the book!

That being said, his material on durable powers of attorney, trusts (other than the Convertible Trust, which no longer works), gift taxes, general eligibility requirements, and ethics of Medicaid planning, is still worth reading.

For an example of a book that incorporates all the latest changes in the law, together with case studies and numerous cutting edge planning ideas, take a look at How to Protect Your Family's Assets from Devastating Nursing Home Costs: Medicaid Secrets. It's pricey, but well worth it when you consider all the information and ideas packed into it!

2 out of 5 stars Woefully out of date........2007-04-28

While I own this book (I bought it ten years ago) it is now very much out-of-date. The law of Medicaid is one that is constantly in flux, changing just about every year. Recent changes to Medicaid law have made every book on the subject of Medicaid published before January 2007 obsolete. While this book and its author, Mr. Bove provided a great overview of the Medicaid planning process and for many years was the go to book to learn about Medicaid and the nursing home, today it is woefully out-of-date. For an example of an up-to-date book with information for all 50 states see: The Medicaid Handbook 2007

3 out of 5 stars Not Topical.......2006-11-11

The book fairly explains the complexities of Medicare. However, many changes have been made in Medicare since the date this publication was printed. The book should be updated to reflect the recent changes.

1 out of 5 stars Worthless after Feb 8, 2006.......2006-08-24

Dear Worried Reader,
On February 8, 2006, President Bush signed a law called the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. This law makes sweeping changes to the ability of seniors to transfer (gift) any assets to their children and grandchildren. Following the advice of any book written before that date can cause a catastrophic loss of Medicaid privileges when a senior citizen is most vulnerable..when they actually enter a nursing home. Do not use this book as a reliable guide to current law. elder law attorney Chicago, IL

5 out of 5 stars Thanks to Mr. Bove.......2005-09-21

The information in this book is easy to understand and extremely valuable. It saved my family thousands of dollars by helping me get Medicaid for my father.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Long-Term Care Planning
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars Great Pitch for Long Term Care Insurance (Not so great on other issues.).......2007-04-28

I am a huge fan of the Dummies series. I own this book and had great hopes for a nice, clear, cogent and get-down-to business book on the subject of long-term care planning. Man was I disappointed! This book should instead be called The Complete Idiot's Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance. If you are looking for information on long-term care insurance then this is the book for you. I learned things I did not previously know about long-term care insurance from this book. If you are looking for other options, though, including how Medicaid can be used to pay the cost of nursing home and assisted living care may I suggest The Medicaid Handbook 2007 as a clear and concise up-to-date guide on using Medicaid in long-term care planning.

5 out of 5 stars Praise for Marilee's LTC Book.......2006-11-19

I needed information on Long Term Care, not only from a prospective of Insurance Options but on other options and programmes out there. Well, this is the one book which provides a really good overall view into this interesting topic.

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5 out of 5 stars Long Term Care Lessons for the Long Term Care Nurse.......2006-05-26

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5 out of 5 stars A Long Term Care Insurance Information Gold Mine.......2005-11-19

Everything you need to know to help you wade through the morass of details involved in choosing long term care insurance. The author has done an excellent job of organizing her subject and making it easy to navigate from one topic to another. Although is is best to read the book from begininng to end, it is designed such that the reader can skip sections and hone in on the subjects of primary interest. All in all an excellent, thorough, and easy to understand treament of a relatively complicated subject.

4 out of 5 stars The basics that even eldercare attorneys get wrong.......2005-08-31

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Spinal Cord Injury Desk Reference: Guidelines for Life Care Planning and Case Management
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    Terry L., Ed. Blackwell
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    Boomer or Bust: Your Financial Guide to Retirement, Health Care, Medicare, and Long-Term Care
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    I may well be alone here, but I failed to find the author's style 'humorous and engaging.' I found it awkward and off putting. So be warned: read over a few pages and a few lame jokes before you commit your money.

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    Long-Term Care: How to Plan & Pay for It
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    Get the best care in the right place, for the right price --this book shows you how!

    Finding the right kind of long-term care often requires making difficult decisions during difficult times. Long-Term Care helps you understand the alternatives to nursing facilities and shows you how to find the best care you can afford.

    With Long-Term Care, you'll be able to:

    -evaluate long-term care insurance

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    -recognize and prevent elder fraud

    The completely updated 6th edition has a new chapter on hospice care. It also includes up-to-date benefit numbers, laws and taxes, as well as the latest resources and websites.

    With sensitivity and clarity, Joseph Matthews gives you all the information necessary to help plan for and make the best arrangements for long-term care.

    What's New in the 6th Edition of Long-Term Care

    Overview of What's New

    The new edition contains a new chapter on hospice care. It provides detailed information about what hospice care is, how to get it, and what to expect from it. The book also provides contact information for seeking out hospice care in your area.

    The new edition contains major updates to the section on health care directives -- including revised information on what to include in a health care directive and who can serve as your agent.

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    Chapters Most Affected

    Chapter 6 - Hospice Care. Brand new chapter on hospice care: what it is, how to get it, and what to expect from it.

    Chapter 8 - Medicaid Coverage for Long-Term Care. Revised discussion of asset limits for home care.

    Chapter 9 - Medicaid and Asset Protection. Revised discussion of penalized transfers of assets.

    Chapter 10 - Protecting Choices About Medical Care and Finances. Thoroughly revised to include:

    -a new checklist for what to include in a health care directive

    -a revised discussion of what to include in your HCD
    -a new discussion of "palliative care" ("comfort care"),
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    -a new discussion of who can serve as your agent.

    Chapter 11 - Long-Term Care Insurance. Updated analysis on the benefit of long term health care insurance policies and a new discussion of "Share-Care," health care policies for couples.

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    5 out of 5 stars Another winner from Nolo Press.......2007-03-25

    If you need legal knowledge, and can find a Nolo Press book that covers the topic, just buy it. You won't go wrong. This book is no exception.

    An elderly family member is facing choices about whether to enter long term care. We needed to know all the ins and outs of various options, including Medicaid, Medicare, and veterans benefits. This book covers everthing of importance in clear, concise text.

    One problem in a situation like this is that the "experts", like the case managers and social workers at hospitals and nursing homes, seldom have the time or incentive to tell you the whole story. It's up to you to figure out what your options are, and what protections you have. This book covers all of the bases in clear, understandable language.

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    4 out of 5 stars Matthews can help you during difficult times........2006-10-25

    Long-Term Care: How To Plan and Pay For It, challenges you to be a more caring and compassionate person in the face of dire human situations. Whether you are dealing with internal family problems, your loved one's medical crisis or your own feeling of anger or grief, you still must manage the day-to-day personal chores and responsibilities. No one has an easy solution to how to balance the extremes -- but the wisdom and insight of Joseph Matthews provides a wealth of information that you can go to for understanding and advice. What you will learn:

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      Elizabeth C. Brawley
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      A practical, thorough approach to the development of therapeutic special care settings

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      ASIN: 0471190616

      Book Description

      A comprehensive framework for capitalizing on the growing market for Continuing Care Retirement Communities.

      Senior Residences equips architects and other industry professionals with a proven executive strategy for the design and development of successful Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) projects. Using two of America's foremost CCRCs as best practice case studies, it guides readers through every critical aspect of the process, from research and planning through construction, including:
      * The enterprise concept
      * Formation of an executive organization
      * Financial and legal due diligence
      * Marketing and sales preparation
      * Residents' expectations and requirements
      * Healthcare and residential services
      * The design and build process
      * Project monitoring and assessment.

      The over-65 population is increasing rapidly and dramatically, raising crucial concerns about the housing and care of senior citizens in the years ahead. How can we provide the best possible quality of care to the elderly? How can architects, developers, and others capitalize on the growing senior housing industry and stay competitive in the future? How can the facilities they create deliver both good service and strong financial returns?

      While there are no easy answers to these important questions, the Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) model has emerged as a flexible and attractive option for providing combined housing, services, and nursing care to the elderly. Senior Residences equips architects and other industry professionals with a comprehensive, three-part strategic framework for designing and developing successful CCRC projects.

      Part I identifies the eight critical success factors of a CCRC enterprise and illustrates them through an in-depth examination of two exemplary developments, The Cypress of South Carolina's Hilton Head Island and The Stratford in the San Francisco Peninsula. Part II details a computer-based "standard of performance" system to track progress and assess project performance. Finally, Part III examines how to use different types of research to stay on top of market trends and forecasts, legal and licensing requirements, and more.

      Together, the three elements of this executive strategy cover every aspect of the development process, from the initial enterprise concept and executive organization building to financial and legal due diligence, marketing and sales, residents' services and healthcare, and design and build. Readers gain essential guidance in tackling key project management issues as well as in developing effective problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

      Written by an author team with extensive CCRC experience, Senior Residences helps encourage avenues of thought that will lead to more cohesive, responsive, and successful CCRC projects that benefit the professionals who build them and the residents who live in them.

      Customer Reviews:

      2 out of 5 stars Technically Lacking.......2000-09-17

      The book doesn't deliver on presenting a computer application system for evaluating performance. It takes the CCRC's accredition questions and just expands on them. From the information that was presented I not sure if the authors know what an application system is. In any event the book lacks any hard technical information, or performance standards, that can be used for evaluating and designing a project. It's presentation is more like a general business plan from a recent MBA graduate.
      How to Protect Your Life Savings: From Catastrophic Illness and Nursing Homes: A Handbook for Financial Survival (3rd Edition)
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Excellent Needed Information
      • The Bible for understanding Long Term Care
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      • How to Protect Your Life Savings From Catastrophic Illness a
      How to Protect Your Life Savings: From Catastrophic Illness and Nursing Homes: A Handbook for Financial Survival (3rd Edition)
      Harley Gordon
      Manufacturer: Financial Strategies Press
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      ASIN: 0964289601

      Book Description

      How To Protect Your Family's Life Saving from Catastrophic Illness helps families protect assets both when there is time to plan through the use of long-term care insurance and in a crisis. This book gives you the latest information about how: Long-term care is financed including an in-depth look at why Medicare, the VA, and Medicaid will not pay for your care, to properly evaluate long-term care insurance, to choose an elder law attorney and insurance professional, to protect life savings in a crisis.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Excellent Needed Information.......2005-11-30

      I have attended a seminar by Mr. Gordon. I purchased the book to do planning for my parents. The information has been invaluable! Everything of any importance is covered in the book, along with references to find out additional information, if necessary. I have recommended this book to several clients for review of their own personal situations.

      This is one of the best books you could buy on this subject.

      Robert J. Henkels, CPA

      5 out of 5 stars The Bible for understanding Long Term Care.......2005-07-21

      Harley Gordon is the master at explaining the real story behind long care planning. If you want to know the facts about how to protect assets and still provide the best care for a loved one, this is the one book to read.

      5 out of 5 stars Indispensable Medicaid Primer.......2003-07-03

      I have heard Harley Gordon speak on a number of occasions. He is forceful and to-the-point - and so is his book. Harley eschews legalese to deliver an easy-to-read discussion regarding Medicaid planning. This is source material for those in the insurance/financial planning arena and for those confronted with the prospect of spending down their assets prior to going on Medicaid, i.e. welfare. The material is presented in "Dick and Jane" fashion; it is an easy read. I recommend it to anyone who might be impacted in any way by Medicaid.

      5 out of 5 stars How to Protect Your Life Savings From Catastrophic Illness a.......2000-02-16

      I f you wish to understand the subjects of Medicare and Medicaid as they relate to aging and long term care, this book is a must - and a "keeper". I am a 28-year insurance professional and have been involved in long term care insurance since 1988. I have heard Mr. Gordon speak on a number of occasions. He speaks as he writes - clearly and to the point. An attorney, he avoids "legalese". Our insurance agency trains other insurance agents in long term care. I always recommend that they purchase this book. It is imperative that our prospects and clients understand what (limited) benefits they might receive from either of these government programs. Mr. Gordon makes a complex subject understandable.

      5 out of 5 stars How to Protect Your Life Savings From Catastrophic Illness a.......2000-02-16

      I f you wish to understand the subjects of Medicare and Medicaid as they relate to aging and long term care, this book is a must - and a "keeper". I am a 28-year insurance professional and have been involved in long term care insurance since 1988. I have heard Mr. Gordon speak on a number of occasions. He speaks as he writes - clear and to the point. An attorney, he avoids "legalese". Our insurance agency trains other insurance agents in long term care. I always recommend that they purchase this book. It is imperative that our prospects and clients understand what (limited) benefits they might receive from either of these government programs. Mr. Gordon makes a complex subject understandable.
      Long-Term Care: Your Financial Planning Guide: Your Financial Planning Guide
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Initial dissapointment - 2 stars for now
      • Awesome Book -- A Must Read For Every Baby Boomer
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      Long-Term Care: Your Financial Planning Guide: Your Financial Planning Guide
      Phyllis Shelton
      Manufacturer: Kensington
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      Binding: Paperback

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      ASIN: 0758205538

      Book Description

      Consumer text provides information on how to design a strategy for long-term care planning. Includes data on financing, various insurance policies, reverse mortgages, Medicaid, and Medicare. Also contains updated directories of insurance departments, aging and health agencies, and Medicare/Medicaid divisions. Softcover.

      Customer Reviews:

      2 out of 5 stars Initial dissapointment - 2 stars for now.......2006-03-05

      I know next to nothing about long-term elder care, so I bought this book as an introduction. I have just started reading it (I am through page 71) and it is introducing a number of terms and concepts that appear to be very useful. However, I was startled by the sloppy financial analysis example on page 66. Entitled "Pay Now or Pay Later", it has the tone of sales material from a provider of long term elder care insurance.

      The example compares a hypothetical client #1 with a hypothetical client #2. The unfortunate client #2 has not bought inflation protection. The example "demonstrates" that client #2 will be far behind client #1 in the first and all subsequent years of needed care. The premium dollars client #2 "saved" over 20 years appear to have been buried in the ground, as not a single additional dollar of investment earnings from the reduced premium is subsequently credited to client #2. This example is biased towards a recommendation to buy inflation protection through the unrealistic investment behavior of client #2. Someone familiar with the insurance industry should know about the added value of a annuity-like stream of dollars over 20 years.

      I will post an updated review when I am further along in my reading ...

      5 out of 5 stars Awesome Book -- A Must Read For Every Baby Boomer.......2005-11-30

      This book is excellent, and opens your eyes to the very real possibility of encountering a serious 'health event', now, or in years ahead, and with no plan for financing this near certainty. As a nation, we mistakenly have believed that Medicare or Medicaid will be there for us. WRONG! Phyllis Shelton is leading the pack in helping to cast light on this all important subject. This book can arm you with the right questions to ask, and the right direction to look. You won't be disappointed.

      4 out of 5 stars Detailed and Informative.......2005-09-02

      This is a very detailed report on what happens when you get ill later in life and Medicaid or Long Term Insurance are necessary. The book has a great deal of facts, but is somewhat hard to follow and very complicated - just like Medicaid actually is. If you want to prepare yourself for very possible situations in your (or your parents') senior years - this is the book for you. Just make sure you have enough time to read and understand it.

      5 out of 5 stars Phyllis is the "Queen Bee" of the LTCI industry!.......2003-06-05

      No Financial Planner in their right mind should be without Phyllis Shelton's latest book on Long Term Care. She continues to jam-pack this book with great information on a subject that so many know so very little about. It's no wonder that she has been described as "the most prolific trainer in the long-term care insurance marketplace."
      Planning for Long-Term Care
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        Planning for Long-Term Care
        United Seniors Health Council , and The National Council on the Aging
        Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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        Book Description

        A PAPERBACK ORIGINAL

        A comprehensive guide to understanding, choosing, and buying long-term care services and insurance

        "An excellent source of information." ­­Money magazine

        "This book provides the information and guidance people will need to make sound decisions about ensuring and gaining access to long-term care."­­Ann Landers

        In the next 10 years, more than 12 million Americans will require some form of longterm care. Written by the trusted experts at the United Seniors Health Council, Planning for Long Term Care demystifies the issues surrounding long-term care insurance so readers can make informed decisions when buying a policy. It provides an overview of all long-term care services, along with guidance on how to access them and how to pay for them. It also covers a host of financial and family issues related to home care, assisted living, nursing home care, private long-term care insurance, and much more.

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