MassHealth is the name of the Massachusetts Medicaid program.  There are strict financial eligibility rules for seniors applying for long-term care benefits, including nursing home coverage.

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MassHealth allows only a limited amount of countable assets. Assets above this limit must generally be spent down or addressed through lawful planning strategies before eligibility is approved.

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Asset limits and rules can change, and the way assets are counted depends on the specific MassHealth program involved.