What Happens If You Apply for Medicaid Too Late? Emergency vs. Crisis Medicaid Planning in Florida

Applied for Medicaid too late? Learn how emergency and crisis Medicaid planning works in Florida and what Jacksonville families can still do.

Florida’s 5-Year Medicaid Look-Back Rule: What Triggers Penalties and How to Plan Around It

Florida’s Medicaid look-back rule can delay benefits. Learn what triggers penalties, how to apply for Medicaid in Florida, and how families plan.

Florida Medicaid Eligibility Rules Explained: Income, Assets, and Countable Resources

Confused about Florida Medicaid eligibility? Learn how income, assets, and long-term care Medicaid rules affect qualification for Jacksonville families.

Medicaid Planning in Florida: Rules, Risks, and Legal Strategies

Medicaid planning in Jacksonville, FL, can be complex. Learn Florida rules, risks, and legal strategies families use to protect assets and qualify safely.

Personal Services Contracts in Florida.

January 23, 2023
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care, Elder Law, Elder Law Attorney, Long-Term Care, Long-Term Care Planning, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning, Most Used, Personal Services Contracts

Personal Services Contracts in Florida. When people are looking to protect assets from the costs of long-term care in Florida, one popular option is the concept of a personal services contract. This article discusses legal ways to protect assets in the event…

Medicaid Look Back Period 2022

July 15, 2022
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Medicaid, Medicaid Asset Protection Trust, Medicaid Planning

Medicaid Look Back Period 2022 The majority of nursing home residents receive some Medicaid assistance. When considering nursing home care or other senior living decisions, knowing about the Medicaid look-back period helps reduce the possibility of penalties or disqualification from Medicaid…

How to apply for Medicaid

May 12, 2022
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Medicaid, Medicaid Asset Protection Trust, Medicaid Planning, Medicaid Work Requirements

How to apply for Medicaid Below is a general guide to the Medicaid application process. Be sure to contact your local Medicaid office for state-specific rules. Note: Your Medicaid office may be called the Department of Health, the Department of Social Services, the Department…

Is Prior Occupancy Required to Have Home Excluded, When Qualifying for Long-Term Medicaid?

May 9, 2022
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Estate Planning, Long-Term Care, Long-Term Care Insurance, Long-Term Care Planning, Medicaid, Medicaid Asset Protection Trust, Medicaid Planning

Is Prior Occupancy Required to Have Home Excluded,When Qualifying for Long-Term Medicaid ? By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US Medicaid Planning When qualifying for long-term Medicaid, there are asset and income restrictions. In many states, the applicant cannot have more than $2,000 in…

Importance of Having the Right Power of Attorney When Applying for Medicaid

May 5, 2022
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid, Medicaid Asset Protection Trust, Medicaid Planning

Importance of Having the Right Power of Attorney When Applying for Medicaid A Power of Attorney is one of the most important documents for an older person to have, especially when they plan on applying for Medicaid Long Term Care…

What Elements Must be Met for a Hardship Waiver?

April 14, 2022
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care, Estate Planning, Medicaid, Medicaid Asset Protection Trust, Medicaid Planning, Medicaid Work Requirements

What Elements Must be Met for a Hardship Waiver? By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US Medicaid Planning Federal law, specifically 42 U.S. Code § 1396p(c)(2)(D), dictates that a state must establish procedures that allow a Medicaid applicant to receive needed care via a…