Timing is Crucial when Applying for Medicaid Benefits for Nursing Home Care

One of the most frequent questions we get asked by clients is how to apply and qualify for Medicaid to cover the high cost of a skilled nursing home for the care of a loved one. We receive calls about this almost daily from spouses and family members who are in crisis or near-crisis situations, and our answer to this question always includes the important consideration of timing as an important part of the Medicaid application process. When to apply for Medicaid is as important, or perhaps more important, than how to carefully complete the application, and we explain this crucial consideration in our article: Medicaid ICP Enrollment for Nursing Home Care. 
With offices in Orange Park, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine, our Elder Law Attorneys help numerous clients in North Florida manage the tedious process of applying for Medicaid in order to protect their assets and also be eligible to receive these essential benefits to cover the cost of long term, skilled nursing home care.