Medicaid has made a tremendous impact on the lives of our senior clients by offering them long-term health care. However, analysis in recent years reveals a sharp decline in enrollment, where 70% of disenrollments were primarily due to procedural reasons. You don't want to take chances with the process, as missing coverage could have life-or-death consequences.
Simplify Your Medicaid Application
A legal professional can review your application and advise you on the best way to proceed to enjoy your benefits. If you are stressed about your Medicaid application, Strauss Attorneys, PLLC can support your efforts to seek healthcare coverage. Be sure to call our North Carolina Medicaid application attorneys today to advise you on your eligibility.
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What is the Medicaid Application Process Like?
The Medicaid application process in North Carolina can be complicated. It involves providing extensive details about your health insurance, family records, income, assets, banking, and other financial statements. Furthermore, reviewing five years' worth of documents makes the process rather tedious.
Moreover, juggling health, asset, and income information in one form can make the process overwhelming for applicants. Even after submitting the necessary filings, there is a waiting period to contend with. Mistakes during the process could also lead to delayed payments to care facilities.
How Working With Strauss Attorneys, PLLC Can Be Beneficial
Given the sensitive nature of the Medicaid application process and potential pitfalls, it is highly recommended that you enlist the help of a Medicaid application attorney in North Carolina. Our attorneys are well-versed in the Medicaid and Elder law and can help increase your chances of a successful application. Here are the reasons for working with an attorney from our firm:
Planning Pre-Filing of the Application
Preparing for a Medicaid application is not just about gathering the necessary documents. It also involves strategic planning to ensure compliance with eligibility requirements. That is why we greatly value a discussion to assess your financial situation. That way, we can guide you on necessary adjustments before filing.
Pre-filing planning may involve creating trusts, reallocating resources, or restructuring financial holdings to meet Medicaid eligibility standards. While this process is so involved, we will work with you to address every necessary element beforehand to minimize potential delays or denials.
Spend-Down and Eligibility
One key challenge in accessing Medicaid benefits is meeting the asset limits for eligibility. In the case of individuals above 65 in North Carolina, their spouse's income and resources are considered, with the income limit set at 100% of the poverty level. For a single individual, the asset limit is $2,000, and for a couple, it is $3,000.
For income eligibility, a pregnant person may be eligible for Medicaid if the family income is $3,339 per month or less. Additionally, a child aged 0-18 may qualify if the family income does not exceed $2,649 per month. Furthermore, adults aged 19-64 could be eligible if the family income is $1,732 per month or less. Full Medicaid coverage is available for adults aged 65 and above if their family income is $1,255/month or less.
As you can see, these income thresholds are low, making it easy for individuals to exceed them. We can adopt a"spend-down" strategy, which involves reducing your countable assets to meet Medicaid's financial requirements while preserving as much of your estate as possible. For instance, we may recommend paying off outstanding debts, covering medical expenses, or making approved purchases to help you fall within Medicaid limits without unnecessary financial losses.
Filing of the Application
Filing a Medicaid application is a meticulous process requiring accurate and complete information. Any discrepancies or omissions could result in rejection or long delays.
Our legal team will prepare and submit your application bearing all requirements and supporting documentation. Additionally, our team will advocate for your eligibility by addressing any questions or concerns from Medicaid representatives. Should issues arise during the review process, we’ll intervene on your behalf to resolve them quickly and effectively. Review of Medicaid Approval
Review of Medicaid Approval
Once your Medicaid application is approved, it’s essential to review the terms and conditions of your coverage to ensure they align with your needs. The North Carolina Medicaid application attorneys at Strauss Attorneys, PLLC will carefully examine your approval to confirm all benefits are accurately reflected.
Additionally, if there are any discrepancies, we’ll work with you to address them promptly so that you receive the care and coverage that meets your needs. Should the Medicaid application be rejected, we can find out the reasons for the denial and pursue an appeal.
Medicaid Application Lawyers in North Carolina Can Make the Process Easy for You
Medicaid planning is a critical step in safeguarding your family against exorbitant healthcare costs. However, the Medicaid application process requires carefulness to ensure you can access better care and preserve your finances in the long run.
A Medicaid application attorney at Strauss Attorneys, PLLC can guide you through the process to help you access the medical services you need. Contact us today to learn how we can help you with your Medicaid application.
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