Medicaid

Our firm has the knowledge and the experience to help individuals and their families review and consider both Medicaid and VA Pension benefits (including eligibility for either one or both) as a option for financing long term care and the legal planning that can occur to avoid the financial devastation caused by a need for long term care.

Medicaid Benefits


Medicaid is an option available to aid in paying for long term care, specifically care provided in a nursing home or a skilled nursing facility, for both single and married individuals. Medicaid is a federal program, administered through the individual states, and, as such, is financed jointly between the Federal Government and the individual states. Medicaid provides medical and care assistance to individuals who have limited means, including minimal income and/or assets, due to their age (65 or older), disability, or blindness. Medicaid is the single largest payer of nursing home care in the United States. Since Medicaid is administered through the individual states, the eligibility rules can and do vary from state to state. There are, however, federally imposed standards and rules, which each state must follow in setting its own eligibility for benefits.

 

Benefit Planning & Consultation


At the Laiderman Law Firm, we understand the stress that families are under when making decisions on long term care for their loved ones. We can help families to consider different options that are available including Medicaid and VA Pension benefits (as well as the eligibility guidelines for both programs). 

To begin understanding the long term care process, please contact our office and our team can help you to establish a plan for you and/or your loved one to help protect your estate, including Medicaid and VA Pension benefits.

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The Laiderman Law Firm, P.C. assists clients with Estate planning, Wills and Trusts, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning in Missouri, VA Pension, Long Term Care Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, Special Needs Planning, Business Law and  Real Estate Law. Serving clients in Missouri and Illinois primarily in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, Franklin County , Madison County and  St. Clair County.