Journeys in Long-Term Care

Journeys in Long-Term Care...is an illuminating and compassionate answer to one of America's most difficult questions: How can ordinary people actually access and manage long-term care?

- Clay Farris, Chief Growth Officer, and Founder of MostlyMedicaid

As many as 7 in 10 older adults will require some level of long-term care, but few individuals understand Medicaid, Medicare, and other resources and how to access the care they need. Journeys in Long-Term Care provides essential resources and insights while illustrating real-world examples of individuals navigating this complex system.

Meulemans gives you up to date knowledge from 25 years of experience in Medicaid policy and Medicaid managed care contracting, managed the sale of Medicare health plans, and was a consultant involved in Affordable Care Act implementation. In addition he share the real-life long-term care journeys of three families.

In this book, you will learn:

• • the best ways to access various government healthcare programs
  • resources to access Medicare and Medicaid benefits and eligibility
  • how to apply for disability benefits under Social Security
  • coverage and benefits of long-term care insurance
  • how to manage both Medicare and Medicaid eligibility and benefits if eligible for both
  • how veteran's benefits supplements Medicare and Medicaid coverage

Everyone is eventually affected by aging, whether it's yourself or a loved one, so the more you know about resources and programs, the smoother the process will be. Pick up Journey's in Long-Term Care and arm yourself with the best information for you and your loved ones.

Journeys in Long-Term Care demystifies one of the most complex systems in American healthcare-and does so with clarity, compassion, and real-world wisdom.

~ Joshua Boynton, Founder of LifeShare