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When you or a loved one requires long-term medical care, there are methods to preserve assets in a way that Medicaid can still be qualified for. The cost of long-term medical care is often the greatest threat to anyone looking to preserve their estate, yet many continue to pay for nursing home or assisted living costs when they do not have to. With the high costs of long-term care, obtaining the support of an attorney can help cover these costs through Medicaid coverage.
Medicaid Planning in Ohio Can Be Stressful and Confusing
Alex Carr Law, LLC understands the level of stress that can be associated with arranging long-term medical care. Unfortunately, the State of Ohio has made Medicaid laws extremely complex, which only exasperates an already difficult situation. If you are interested to know whether you qualify for Medicaid benefits, a skilled Ohio Medicaid planning attorney can help.
Throughout the years, Alex Carr Law, LLC has helped clients take control of their future by making unique and tailored plans that protect not only their assets but their lifestyle as well. Once a plan has been executed, Alex Carr Law, LLC can help you to maintain that plan and execute changes when necessary. When facing long-term medical care, consider obtaining the support of Alex Carr Law, LLC. A no-obligation consultation can be obtained by calling the firm at (330) 562-5951 or by filling out the online contact form here.
Determining Whether You Are Eligible for Medicaid Benefits
In order to qualify for Medicaid benefits, interested parties will need to meet the criteria set forth by the State of Ohio, which may include an overview of the following:
- The Applicant’s Residency
- The Applicant’s Age
- The Applicant’s Asset Limits
- The Applicant’s Income Limits
What is Needed to Apply for Medicaid in Cleveland Ohio
The following list highlights some of Medicaid’s requests to determine whether an applicant is eligible for benefits.
- Driver’s license or birth certificate
- Medicare card
- Social security card
- Prescription and other health insurance cards
- Proof of health insurance premiums
- Determine whether the insurance plan is a “Medicare Part D” plan
- Death or marriage certificates, when applicable
- Gross and net income verification, including deductions
- Income benefits received, such as veteran’s benefits, social security benefits, pensions, or dividends
- Verification of the applicant’s state and/or federal taxes that are withheld from their source of income
- A verification of monetary assets, such as bank accounts, investment accounts, real estate property, certificates of deposit, bonds, stock certificates, and savings accounts
- A copy of the applicant’s Trust Agreement, when applicable
- The deed to the home
- Verification of home bills, such as phone bills, electric, gas, trash, and water
- Life insurance policies
A Cleveland Ohio Medicaid Planning Attorney Could Help
The first step to determine whether a person qualifies for Medicaid is filling out the application, but this process can be very tedious and stressful. A trusted Ohio Medicaid Planning Attorney can be a useful resource to have during this process. The experienced attorney will ensure the 34-page application is fully completed in a manner that provides the applicant the best opportunity at receiving Medicaid benefits.
If you or a loved one is interested in learning more about how Medicaid benefits can be received for long-term living assistance or nursing home care, consider obtaining the qualified support of Alex Carr Law, LLC. The Medicaid application process can be a long process, but the end result can be worth it. With the approval of Medicaid benefits, a lifetime of assets can be protected. By obtaining the support of Alex Carr Law, LLC., you can rest assured that the application will be thoroughly completed. For more information, consider contacting the trusted firm at (330) 562-5951 or complete the online contact form here.
