Why Medicaid Planning is Important- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Medicaid planning, at its base, is working within the Medicaid laws and rules to protect assets and ensure a suitable quality of life for the patient, the patient’s spouse and...
The Medicaid Application- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Your elder law attorney will have a complete list of the requirements and information that is needed for Ohio’s Medicaid application process. It is important to be open and honest...
Timing, Look Back and Gifting Issues with Medicaid- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
When to file the Medicaid application for a loved one with Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease can be a difficult question to answer, thanks to the complicated Medicaid laws and regulations....
Understanding the Medicaid Application- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
When a loved one needs Medicaid to cover the costs of nursing home care for Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, the application process may seem daunting. Because each state manages its...
Income Qualifications for Medicaid- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Some of the most common questions elder law attorneys hear in regard to qualifying for Medicaid involves income limitations. At the basis, it is a pretty simple concept. If you...
Non-exempt Assets and Medicaid- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Exempt assets are assets permitted by Medicaid, such as your home, a vehicle, and a limited amount of cash. Other assets above the limits set in your state are considered...
Qualifying for Medicaid: An Overview of Assets- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
When applying for Medicaid for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, it’s very important to start the process as early as possible. One of the most confusing aspects...
The Medicaid Qualification Process- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
When a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, Medicaid may be a necessity to cover the cost of a assisted-living facility or nursing home once independent...
Medicaid Basics- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
When your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, it is imperative to seek the assistance of an experienced elder law attorney to help you plan for future...
Getting Help Paying for Assisted Living Facilities- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
The main forms of paying for care at an assisted living facility are private pay, long-term care insurance and veteran’s benefits. Medicare will help pay for brief rehabilitation periods in...
The Low Down on Assisted Living Facility Payments- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Assisted living communities are attractive options for many families facing the early stages of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. Because of the varied care, and the length of the disease’s progression,...
Choosing an Assisted Living Facility or Nursing Home- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
For some families making care decisions for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, at home care is just not a feasible option. A number of reasons could come...