Maureen K. Rulison of Medicaid & Financial Planning Services was my guest on The Caregiver Hour on June 28th.  She shared valuable information regarding the financial aspects of caregiving.  I received this wonderful story from one of Maureen’s clients and wanted to share it with you.  It’s comforting to know there are wonderful resources out there to help when we need more information.

“When I could no longer provide the level of care my Father required at my home, I sought the advice of his physician and his attorney as to what to do next. Both his Physician and Attorney advised us that a Nursing Home was eminent. His Attorney referred us to Medicaid & Financial Planning Services, Maureen K. Rulison, to receive assistance with protecting my Father’s assets and obtaining Medicaid eligibility to assist with the costs of Long Term Care. There was so much to learn about Medicaid, Medicare, and his insurance that it seemed overwhelming. Not to mention how we were going to be able to pay the $7,000 + a month bill to continue his care once Medicare and his insurance stopped paying. (more…)