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Medicaid Planning

Medicaid planning is a crucial aspect of elder law that involves the strategic management of assets and resources to qualify for Medicaid benefits. Our law firm offers skilled guidance in navigating these regulations to protect your or your loved one's eligibility for Medicaid. We assist with asset reallocation, trusts, and other legal strategies to meet the stringent requirements for Medicaid coverage, which can be especially important for managing the costs of long-term care. Our knowledgeable attorneys ensure that you understand your options and help secure the necessary benefits to cover healthcare costs without depleting your resources.

Community/Home Care Medicaid Applications

Applying for community or home care Medicaid can provide essential support for individuals who need care assistance at home. This program helps cover the cost of various services like home health aides, personal care, and other necessary health services in a community setting. Our law firm assists clients in navigating the complex application process to obtain these benefits, ensuring all documentation is accurately prepared and eligibility requirements are met.

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  • Our attorneys can assist with applications for Medicaid benefits for home care, as well as other community-based care benefits including Assisted Living Medicaid.

  • We can ensure accurate documentation and compliance with eligibility requirements to minimize your chances of rejection or legal issues.

Nursing Home Medicaid Applications

Nursing home Medicaid is designed to cover the costs of nursing home care for individuals who cannot afford the expenses on their own. This application process can be daunting, as it requires detailed financial documentation and precise adherence to the eligibility criteria. Our firm provides expert guidance to help clients successfully navigate this process, from the initial application to the management of assets to ensure ongoing eligibility.

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  • We provide legal assistance for nursing home Medicaid applications, ensuring that your loved ones will receive the continuous care they need.

  • We help you manage assets and financial documentation to maintain eligibility.

Pooled Income Trust Assistance

A pooled income trust is a type of supplemental needs trust that allows people with disabilities and older adults seeking Medicaid home care and other community-based services to spend-down monthly income that exceeds the Medicaid financial limits. Medicaid in New York provides health benefits and home care services.  If your income is above the Medicaid income limit, these trusts enable persons with disabilities to utilize this portion of their income, which Medicaid would otherwise require to be paid to Medicaid, to pay for living expenses such as rent, utility bills, food, clothing and other personal needs that are for the primary benefit of the person receiving Medicaid benefits.  These trusts help individuals maintain their Medicaid eligibility while still being able to use their income for living expenses. This type of trust pools the resources of many beneficiaries, and a nonprofit organization manages and disburses payments for individual needs. Our attorneys can assist in setting up a pooled income trust, ensuring it is properly managed to meet both the needs of the client and compliance with Medicaid regulations.

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  • We can help clients set up and manage Pooled Income Trusts, helping them to qualify for Medicaid benefits by utilizing the income over the limits to pay for their expenses.

  • We ensure compliance with Medicaid regulations and client needs to avoid legal or financial complications that might otherwise arise.

Recertification/Renewal Assistance for Medicaid

Medicaid recertification and renewal are critical processes that Medicaid recipients must undergo to continue receiving benefits. This process can often be complex, involving the submission of updated financial information and other documentation. Our law firm assists clients in preparing and submitting all necessary documents to ensure a smooth renewal process, avoiding any interruptions in benefits.

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  • We assist with the Medicaid recertification and renewal processes, avoiding potential problems that might come from a disruption to your Medicaid benefits.

  • We provide support in preparing and submitting required documentation to maintain benefits.

Contact

CONTACT

Let’s Work Together

Staten Island Office:

900 South Ave., 3rd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10314

By appointment only.

Home visits, when needed, and appointments available in Manhattan, as requested.

danielle@leventhaleliaslaw.com

Tel: 718-448-6655

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