Understanding Medicaid Planning in Florida’s Space Coast Planning ahead for Medicaid eligibility is crucial for Melbourne residents who want to protect their assets while ensuring access to quality long-term care. At Slonim Law, our Melbourne Medicaid planning attorneys help Space Coast families navigate the complex world of early Medicaid planning strategies. Why Start Medicaid Planning…
Difference Between Florida Medicaid Long Term Care Programs It’s important for my (potential) Medicaid-Planning clients to understand that “Medicaid” is an umbrella term used for multiple programs. In a long-term care context, there are three primary Medicaid programs that Elder Needs Law, PLLC works with in Florida: ICP, Medicaid Waiver, or QMB for senior citizens…
What is a Florida Medicaid Qualified Income Trust (QIT)? Posted by Bishop L. Toups A Florida Medicaid Qualified Income Trust is used when an individual has too much income to qualify for Medicaid. Currently the yearly Medicaid maximum an applicant for Florida nursing home Medicaid can have is $2,349 (2020) per month. If the applicant is…
Medicaid and Long-Term Services and Supports: A Primer by Erica L. Reaves and MaryBeth Musumeci — Source Here Medicaid is the nation’s major publicly-financed health insurance program, covering the acute and long-term services and supports (LTSS) needs of millions of low-income Americans of all ages. With limited coverage under Medicare and few affordable options in the private…
Estate Planning Documents Explained When I first arrived at Slonim Law I knew absolutely nothing about Estate Planning. I knew wills existed but I had no idea about the seriousness of them or how incredibly useful everything included in the Estate Planning bundle is. I’m here now to explain, in laymen’s terms, what each document…
Planning Options for Disabled Individuals 65 Years Old and Over By Robert P. Mascali, Esq. Individuals over the age of 65 have limited options to receive an influx cash and not jeopardize their Medicaid and SSI benefits. As practitioners in the overlapping fields of elder and special needs law, we are constantly reminded of…
SOURCE HERE Focus on increasing physical activity and mobility, improving conditioning, and breaking the “vicious cycle” of falls and fear of falling is needed, experts say. Reports and Proceedings MICHIGAN MEDICINE – UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN The COVID-19 pandemic may have increased older adults’ risk of falling and injuring themselves, due to changes in physical activity, conditioning…
Special Needs Law Section Planning Options for Disabled Individuals 65 Years Old and Over By Robert P. Mascali, Esq. Individuals over the age of 65 have limited options to receive an influx cash and not jeopardize their Medicaid and SSI benefits. As practitioners in the overlapping fields of elder and special needs law, we are constantly…
Here at Slonim Law we strive to assist you in many Elder Law Matters, but Medicaid Planning is a tricky avenue that we tackle head on. This process is made easy and smooth to navigate by our staff and we look forward to helping you and your family with this process. Here are a few…
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