The Truth About Medicare and Medicaid Every Senior Needs to Know | Keystone Elder Law

Many people believe Medicare will pay for long-term nursing home care, but that is not true in most cases. In this video, Patrick Cawley from Keystone Elder Law explains the difference between Medicare and Medicaid and why it is so important to plan ahead. Learn why a simple will may not be enough, how long-term care can affect your savings, and what steps you can take to help protect your family and your hard-earned money. If you are planning for retirement, caring for aging parents, or updating your estate plan, this video will help you understand what you need to know before it's too late. The government has played favorites in our health care system. As you make your legal and financial plans for the later years of life, you can’t assume that the government’s choices will help you. Most adults in America understand that Medicare becomes their health insurance at a certain age. The Medicare program does not ask how much money or property you have. It just pays the bills. What most American adults do not understand is that Medicare only covers acute care. Through no fault of your own, you might be the one in every three adults who develops dementia. You will likely need long-term skilled nursing care. This will NOT be covered by Medicare. So unless you can privately pay $14,000 a month for care, you will probably need Medicaid. This requires extensive planning to preserve your savings, because Medicaid looks closely at how much you own. This is what elder law attorneys do. Please share this video and help get the word out to your friends and family. Long-term care is very common for older adults. But that doesn’t mean your family has to lose everything you spent your life saving. Join Our ‘Later in Life Planning and Resources’ Facebook Group:   / later.  . Set Up A Strategy Session By Calling 717-697-3223 Or Visit Me On The Web At: https://KeystoneElderLaw.com Office Address: Keystone Elder Law P.C. 555 Gettysburg Pike Suite B-200 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 info@KeystoneElderLaw.com ✨ 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐰 ✨    / @keystoneelderlaw   🍁𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐰 🍁 Keystone Elder Law P.C. is a Central Pennsylvania law firm dedicated to helping seniors and families make confident legal decisions related to aging, long-term care, and estate planning. We provide guidance in Medicaid planning, nursing home planning, wills, trusts, probate, estate administration, and asset protection strategies. Our goal is to simplify complex legal processes and help families prepare for the future with clarity and confidence. We focus on protecting assets, reducing financial stress, and ensuring proper care planning during important life transitions. Every client receives personalized attention and practical legal solutions designed to secure long-term stability and peace of mind. Contact Keystone Elder Law: 🌐 Learn more: ➟ Website: https://www.keystoneelderlaw.com 📧 Request coaching or support: ➟Email: info@keystoneelderlaw.com 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠: The Truth About Medicare and Medicaid Every Senior Needs to Know | Keystone Elder Law #medicare #medicaid #estateplanning #elderlaw #longtermcare 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬: medicare vs medicaid medicare vs medicaid explained does medicare cover nursing home care does medicare pay for long term care medicare vs medicaid explained for seniors