The Medicaid process can be a complex process and often times quite overwhelming. We see countless families come to us in fear after their Medicaid application has been denied. Without proper legal guidance, on what could be the single most important financial decision you make toward protecting your loved one,…

A New York court recently held similar to the New Jersey rule that an agreement needs to be in place between a parent and caregiver child to provide care. Medicaid is the federal government program that will pay for long-term care. This program has a five-year lookback meaning they will…

A Delaware court finds that a Medicaid applicant’s daughter, who signed as a responsible party to the admission agreement, is responsible for her mother’s private pay requirement during her Medicaid pending status.  This is a prime example of why we urge clients to consult with an experienced attorney prior to…

While this case presents a good result for the plaintiff at hand, other applicants should be aware that attempting to file a Medicaid application without competent legal representation from the outset may have unforeseen and harmful consequences. https://attorney.elderlawanswers.com/nj-reverses-course-in-interpreting-caregiver-exemption-to-medicaid-asset-transfer-rules-rendering-mans-lawsuit-moot-15743?    

The issue of healthcare – who has it, who doesn’t – has always been a concern for families in the United States. Obamacare may be the latest attempt to make healthcare somewhat affordable and available for all. However, it was enacted almost 50 years after the advent of the U.S….