Why Medicaid Planning is Important
Medicaid planning is crucial due to the exorbitant costs of skilled nursing care, which can easily exceed $14,000 or even $15,000 per month in Connecticut. Without proper planning, families risk financial devastation when faced with a need for long-term care. Medicaid, also known as Title XIX, offers vital assistance but requires careful navigation of eligibility rules and asset protection strategies.
Benefits of Working with an Elder Law Attorney
Planning ahead ensures individuals can qualify for Medicaid benefits when needed, preserving assets and securing access to necessary healthcare services without draining savings or other assets. This underscores the importance of hiring an experienced elder law attorney to guide you through the process. An attorney specializing in Medicaid can help structure finances to meet eligibility criteria, navigate complex paperwork, and ensure compliance with regulations, ultimately ensuring access to quality care. Early consultation with a knowledgeable attorney can alleviate stress, protect assets, and ensure families are well-prepared for the high average costs associated with long-term care in Connecticut.
While staff at skilled nursing facilities can also assist with preparing Medicaid applications, they are not motivated to identify planning options to maximize the amount of assets that can potentially be sheltered. They are also unable to provide other important components to assist with asset protection and/or incapacity planning; namely trusts, powers of attorney, medical directives, and living wills.
Appealing a Denial of a Medicaid Application
In addition to preparing for and submitting Medicaid applications, the elder law attorneys at KKC can also assist with appealing a denial of a Medicaid Application. We can represent you in both administrative and Superior Court appeals to ensure you receive the benefits to which you are entitled.
For more information, watch Attorney Poirier’s “Facts in 5” video: Medicaid Rules for Eligibility.