Although Medicaid eligibility rules vary from state to state, federal minimum standards and guidelines must be observed.
Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal will pay your long term care expenses if you have less than $2,000 in liquid assets (cash & securities). However, for most seniors, qualifying for Medi-Cal is quite complicated and we can help show you how to qualify to as quickly as possibe for this benefit.
Medicaid
While Medicaid eligibility with respect to long-term care was not difficult in the past, there has been a steady drift towards more complex and restrictive rules, the latest being the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 which went into effect in 2006. These changes have resulted in complex eligibility requirements for those in need of Medicaid benefits. It’s no longer as easy as reviewing one’s bank statements. There are a myriad of regulations involving look-back periods, income caps, transfer penalties and waiting periods to plan around.
Our law firm has the experience and the expertise to help avoid the financial ruin associated with the high cost of long-term care. Contact us today to start the process of understanding the issues surrounding Medicaid eligibility and to implement the planning and application process.