When someone qualifies for Pennsylvania Medicaid to help pay for nursing home costs, most of their income must go toward care. However, the Home Maintenance Deduction allows eligible residents to keep part of their income—up to six months—to cover home expenses like utilities and taxes. Learn how this Pennsylvania Medicaid rule can help protect your home and ease financial stress during a nursing home stay.

Learn how Medicaid in Pennsylvania calculates a nursing home resident’s patient pay responsibility. Crane Law, PC explains income deductions, annual updates, and how proper Medicaid planning can protect your assets and spouse.

Talking about estate planning with your family isn’t easy — but it’s one of the most important conversations you’ll ever have. Many people avoid it because they don’t want to think about what happens if they become ill, incapacitated, or pass away. But estate planning is not about preparing for death — it’s about protecting what you’ve built and ensuring your legacy is passed on as you intended.

Grieving the loss of a loved one is never easy. At Crane Law PC, we guide executors through the estate administration process with compassion and clarity—honoring your loved one’s legacy while helping you navigate each step with confidence and care.

You don’t have to lose everything to qualify for Medicaid. With the right legal guidance, you can protect your home, savings, and spouse while securing the care you need. At Crane Law, PC, we help families navigate Medicaid’s complex rules with strategies that preserve assets and accelerate eligibility.