You might think qualifying for Medicaid as simple as filling out a form, and for those with no assets and no savings, it may be so. But for those who own a home, have assets or investments, an attorney can save you a lot of headache and heartache later on down the road when you need long-term care.
Medicaid is a federal program, but it is administered by the state. This means that each state has its own rules and guidelines, and some states are better organized than others. Because each state runs its Medicaid program differently, there is not a book available that will guarantee success for every state.
In some states, Medicaid is administered under “draft regulations.†This means that the regulations have never been officially enacted and are not part of the states official code of regulations, making accessing information nearly impossible.
An experienced local elder law attorney will know the ins and outs of your states regulations, be familiar with what flags an application for review, and know how to help you have the best chance at qualifying for Medicaid without sacrificing the assets you worked so hard to build.
