Pittsburgh Medicaid Attorney

While nursing home care is already expensive in Pennsylvania, the cost of care seems to keep rising with no end in sight. In Pennsylvania, the average nursing home costs around $9,500 per month, which comes out to $114,000 per year. Without proper Medicaid planning, nursing home expenses could quickly wipe out your life savings. If you need assistance in qualifying for Medicaid, call Herb & Winters Law today to speak with a Pittsburgh Medicaid Attorney. 

Generally, the application process for Medicaid benefits is complex and time consuming. To qualify for Medicaid benefits, you must: 

• Not Exceed the Income Requirement
• Not Exceed the Asset Requirement
• Not Avoid the Above Requirements by Giving Away too Much of Your Assets
• Be Eligible for a Nursing Facility

The easiest way to see if you qualify for Medicaid is to schedule a consultation with a Pittsburgh Medicaid Attorney from Herb & Winters Law. 

How to Qualify for Medicaid Benefits? 

Even if you presently do not qualify for Medicaid Benefits to cover nursing home care expenses, there may be steps that you can take to become eligible for those benefits. Generally, the government requires that you spend most of your own money towards nursing home care before Medicaid benefits will be provided to cover those expenses. However, there are certain exemptions to this rule where we can legally protect your assets while still allowing you to qualify for Medicaid benefits. The bottom line is that the Medicaid benefits application process is complex and one of the best steps that you can take is to call Herb & Winters Law to schedule a consultation with one of our Pittsburgh Medicaid Attorneys.

Are there Any Spousal Protections in Pennsylvania?

Yes, both federal and state laws set forth rules that will prevent spousal impoverishment. Indeed, steps can be taken to legally protect assets from nursing home costs for the benefits of the other spouse. If you need a Medicaid Attorney, then call Herb & Winters Law today to schedule a consultation.

CONTACT US TODAY TO CONSULT WITH A PITTSBURGH MEDICAID ATTORNEY: 

If you are looking for a Pittsburgh Medicaid attorney, then Herb & Winters Law is the right law firm for you. For over 40 years, Herb & Winters Law has proudly served the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Call us today at (412) 533-4821 to schedule a consultation!