What do I need to apply for Medicaid? This is a very important question, as you want to be prepared to submit your Medicaid application and you want to ensure your application is comprehensive so you can maximize your chances of approval. Medicaid can be one of the only options for getting medical services if you have low income, and Medicaid can be your only option for getting nursing home care covered if you need routine care, rather than specialized medical help. You don't want to have … [Read more...] about What Do I Need to Apply for Medicaid?

There are many requirements for Medicaid eligibility that you must understand, both when you are applying for Medicaid coverage and when you are making a nursing home plan or asset protection plan. One of the important requirements that you must consider when assessing eligibility for Medicaid is the requirement that you have few resources in order to get benefits. While resource limits were lifted as of 2010 for certain people applying for Medicaid, such as lower income pregnant women, these … [Read more...] about What Counts as Resources When Considering Requirements for Medicaid?

Everyone should understand Medicaid qualifications so they can determine whether or not they will be eligible for Medicaid when they need care. Medicaid could be the only way, other than privately paying, to get nursing home care paid for since Medicare and other insurers only cover nursing homes under very limited circumstances. Seniors who struggle with Medicare costs or who need services not covered by Medicare could also be dependent upon Medicaid for essential services... if they can … [Read more...] about Income Levels and Medicaid Qualifications

How can I qualify for Medicaid? Far too many people do not realize that this question matters to their financial security. It is a common misconception that only poor people will ever have to worry about Medicaid. This just is not true. Medicaid is the only insurer which pays for the most common types of nursing home care that people end up needing if they get older or if they become disabled. Medicaid also covers lots of things not provided by other insurers, including by Medicare, and provides … [Read more...] about How Do I Find Out if I Can Get Medicaid?

Medicaid disability coverage may be available if you have a qualifying disabling condition and if you meet certain other requirements such as having limited financial resources. Determining if you are able to get Medicaid can be complicated, so it is best to speak with an experienced attorney about what your rights and options are. The Law Office of Michael Robinson, P.C. can provide you with the help you need to make a plan to qualify for Medicaid and to understand Medicaid eligibility … [Read more...] about Can Someone on Disability Get Medicaid?

If you have assets, you need a Medicaid planning attorney. Many people work very hard to buy a house, to save money for retirement, and to put some extra cash in the bank. Unfortunately, all that you have worked for could be gone very quickly if you need to go into a nursing home. To protect your financial achievements and ensure you get to keep assets and pass them down to your loved ones, you need to create a plan to get Medicaid to pay for your nursing home care. How a Medicaid … [Read more...] about Why You Need a Medicaid Planning Attorney