by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Dec 20, 2022 | Medicaid Planning
Looking for an extra something special for your adult children this holiday season? Do you want to give gifts of money to them? Were you aware that monetary gifts can impact Medicaid eligibility for a senior Wisconsin adult? Unfortunately, if you needed to apply for... 
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | May 17, 2022 | Medicaid Planning
As an aging adult, have you had any conversations with your family about what would happen if you had a sudden illness or accident and were unable to make decisions for yourself? It is important for your loved ones to know what you want in the event of a sudden crisis... 
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Mar 15, 2022 | Medicaid Planning
Are you a Wisconsin retired senior or planning to retire soon? Have you started planning for your possible long-term care needs? Are you intending to rely solely on your Medicare coverage for everything you need as you age? Are you, like many seniors, relying on... 
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Sep 17, 2017 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning
Medicare is a great national health insurance program that was created in 1966 by the federal government. While the program is utilized by millions of people throughout the United States, it is important to know that Medicare is an acute care system. This means that... 
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Sep 9, 2017 | Elder Law, Long Term Care, Medicaid Planning
When it comes to long term care, many of us mistakenly believe that this is a future event that will not impact us. Research demonstrates, however, that many Americans will need some kind of long-term care at some point after the age of 65. What exactly is long term... 
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Aug 29, 2017 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Health Care, Medicaid Planning
Each of us is aging. No matter how we may want to deny it, we grow older each day. The AARP shares that by 2020 there will be over 40 billion people who are over age 65. Although there are many benefits to growing older, it also means we need to consider a potentially...
