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Medicaid
Medicaid Lawyer Serving Ormond Beach & Palm Coast, FL
Families throughout Florida are struggling to keep up with the rising costs of long-term care for aging parents, spouses, and themselves. Even with careful retirement planning, most middle-class families aren't prepared. At Selis Law Firm, our Medicaid lawyers in Ormond Beach, FL, and Palm Coast, FL, offer guidance for clients who need elder law or Medicaid planning assistance. We collaborate closely with our clients to fully understand their health, finances, lifestyle, and long-term care needs to determine if they qualify for Medicaid benefits. We can also help you reduce your risk of an application or claim denial and help you navigate the Medicaid application process.
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When and Why Do You Need a Medicaid Attorney?
You should meet with a Medicaid attorney if you have any confusion or questions about whether you qualify for Medicaid, how to apply for Medicaid, how to maximize Medicaid benefits, or how to deal with a Medicaid application or claim denial. An experienced Medicaid lawyer, like the ones at Selis Elder Law, can assist with pre-planning, applications, and the claims process to ensure you get the care you need when you need it most. They can also help you manage your finances to cover the costs associated with long-term care and other potential upcoming healthcare costs.
What Does a Medicaid Lawyer Do?
Although it's not possible to apply for Medicaid benefits until the applicant meets the medical requirements, creating a preemptive plan can help reduce stress and confusion when the time comes for a loved one to enter a long-term care facility. Discover how our team can assist you.
Medicaid Pre-Planning
The need for Medicaid benefits can occur at a moment's notice. Are you prepared? We can create a custom plan to maximize your benefit amount to ensure a smooth transition.
Semi-Crisis Planning
Many don't realize the importance of planning until the moment arrives. It's essential to discover how our legal team can help you protect your assets and income before you begin the application process.
Crisis Planning
A sudden health decline or unexpected illness may lead to the immediate need for long-term care. If you're unprepared, the process can become complicated, drawn-out, and financially challenging.
Medicaid Denied Benefits
Eligibility requirements for Medicaid benefits are continuously changing, often leading to application mistakes. Our lawyer team can review your application and make corrections to get you the benefits to which you're entitled.
Understanding Florida’s Medicaid Laws and Eligibility Issues
Medicaid is a federal and state program designed to provide healthcare coverage to low-income individuals and families. Florida's Medicaid covers numerous services, including hospital stays, doctor visits, medications, and long-term care. The financial qualifications vary depending on numerous factors, including income limits, marital status, and who in your family is applying. Making mistakes during the application process or not fully understanding your eligibility status can result in a denied application or denied Medicaid claim. The most common reasons for denied applications or claims are:
- Eligibility issues like not being old enough, not having a qualifying disability, or not meeting residency requirements
- Missing information, such as failing to provide necessary documentation like proof of identity, proof of citizenship, or employment history
- A criminal background
- Past Medicare or Medicaid violations
- Healthcare provider exclusion due to past misconduct or other issues
Benefits of Working With an Expert in Elder Law and Medicaid Planning
Our team can help you unravel the legalese and challenges of the Medicaid program to ensure you understand your qualification status while helping you maximize your benefit amount. Attorney Scott A. Selis and his legal professionals have assisted countless clients throughout the state, and we're confident we can help you, too. The benefits of working with our Medicaid lawyers are:
- Preparation for long-term care needs
- Protection from fraud
- Legal advice for complex situations like supplemental benefits and end-of-life planning
- A better understanding of your eligibility and coverage
- Maximized benefits
- Protection of assets during the Medicaid qualification process
- Resolution of disputes such as denied applications or denied claims
Other Legal Services Provided by Selis Elder Law
In addition to providing Medicaid planning assistance and assistance with denied Medicaid benefits claims, we offer other elder law and Medicaid planning services. Call us now to schedule a consultation for any of our other services:
Schedule a Consultation for Medicaid Planning Assistance
At Selis Elder Law, we are proud to be the trusted advisor for our clients' elder law needs. We help our clients and their families navigate tricky and complex situations as they age, including preparing for and paying for long-term care, negotiating Medicaid and Veterans benefits, and handling estate planning and probate needs. If you need professional, compassionate Medicaid planning assistance in Ormond Beach, FL; Palm Coast, FL; or elsewhere in the Florida area, our attorneys can help. Call us now or contact us online to schedule a consultation with one of our Medicaid attorneys.
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