With today's large aging population, a growing number of people face the burden of placing their spouses or elder relatives in long term care. For many, this means choosing a Medicaid health care plan that makes sense. Medicaid is the largest health care provider program in the world, but what does it cover? Are you or your loved one qualified to be insured? Are you prepared to navigate the legal aspects of elder care? Due to recent changes to the Affordable Care Act, many of the rules and requirements of this medical insurance program have changed in expansive and complicated ways. As someone looking for coverage, how wisely you navigate your way through the application process can have a lasting impact on your health, finances, and peace of mind. With the help of this book, you will learn strategies to maximize the value of this important social safety net so that your future will never be in doubt.