Medicaid Lawyer Florida Attorney in Winter Park, FL

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Information About Medicaid Institutional Care Program Applications for Central Florida Residents

One of Medicaid's most important programs is the Institutional Care Program (ICP), which was created to help disabled individuals and people 65 or older pay the costs of living in a nursing facility, plus general medical coverage.

In order to qualify for these benefits in Florida, you must meet certain level-of-care standards determined by the CARES (Comprehensive Assessment and Review for Long Term Care Services) Unit of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, and you must not exceed the program's gross monthly income and asset limits of roughly $2,000 each for individuals, more for couples.

In any case, Medicaid Institutional Care Program applications can be very complicated and confusing. Unfortunately, even if you or an elderly loved one should qualify based on the program's requirements, it is easy to make mistakes in the application process that can lead to a disqualification, a denial of benefits and personal financial devastation.

Since 1999, The Law Offices of Aubrey Harry Ducker Jr., P.L.C., in Winter Park, Florida, has been helping individuals and concerned family members to successfully apply for Medicaid and Medicare benefits, preserve assets and gain access to quality health care services.

As a client, we can advise you about legal ways to spend down your assets to qualify for Medicaid (lawyer fees can be paid from asset spend-downs used to qualify for benefits) or show you how to move assets without losing eligibility for benefits. We can also help you plan for the possibility that you'll need Medicaid benefits in the future and take steps to ensure you will be eligible for the help you need, if and when you need it.

Contact The Law Offices of Aubrey Harry Ducker Jr., P.L.C. in Winter Park, Florida

When you need to act, it's always better to have actual information and knowledge to rely on rather than rumor, hearsay or the experiences of people you know. As much as you might trust your friends or family members, it is important to remember that no two individuals or families have the exact same situations, income or assets. In real terms, this means that even when all of these factors are very similar for you and someone you know, the Medicaid program may treat your applications very differently.

We can evaluate your unique situation and provide you with the answers and information you'll need to make good legal decisions for yourself and your family. We take pride in our ability to craft creative solutions for each client's unique situation, and in our commitment to providing each of our clients with outstanding personal service, accessibility and responsiveness throughout the process.

Lastly, we would welcome the opportunity to help you or your loved one address these issues or complete a Medicaid Institutional Care Program application. Please contact us today for a flat-rate consultation with an attorney, either at our offices or the location of your choice. You can do this immediately by calling our Winter Park offices at 407-901-4745 or by completing a brief e-mail intake form.

The Law Offices of Aubrey Harry Ducker Jr., P.L.C. serves clients in Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County and central Florida, including cities such as Orlando, Winter Park, Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Kissimmee, Lake Mary, Longwood, Maitland, Ocoee, Oviedo, Sanford, St. Cloud, Windermere, Winter Garden and Winter Springs.

Areas of Practice

• Medicaid- Institutional Care Program Applications
• Elder Law
• Estate Planning