Atlanta Medicaid Planning Lawyer

Offering Medicaid Counsel in Georgia Since 2007

The cost of a nursing home or long-term care facility in the Atlanta area can range from $7,500 to more than $10,000 a month, easily depleting a lifetime of savings. Instead of resorting to spending nearly every penny in an attempt to qualify for Medicaid, contact Meyring Law Firm. 

Atlanta Medicaid Planning Attorney Robert Meyring has more than 15 years of experience handling such matters and can offer much-needed guidance and representation through the process of estate planning, long-term care, and all areas of elder law. 

Navigating Medicaid and Medicare in Georgia can be complicated and extremely frustrating. Let Meyring Law Firm do the work for you while protecting your assets—call (678) 257-3332!

Medicare vs. Medicaid

Medicare is a federal program, which means it is essentially the same across the country. It is a type of insurance program that pays the medical bills of people over the age of 65 and people with disabilities or who require dialysis. With Medicare, patients are still responsible for a portion of their medical costs by paying deductibles and monthly premiums. Medicare coverage is limited and, in most cases, will not cover the full cost of long-term care in a nursing home or other facility. That is why many patients seek assistance through Medicaid. 

Medicaid is managed by state and local governments, which means it will vary depending on the jurisdiction, although it still operates under federal guidelines. Medicaid is meant to assist low-income individuals of all ages; eligible patients will typically pay nothing for covered medical care, other than a minimal co-payment. Qualifying for Medicaid can be challenging. Without the right planning, one may deplete their accounts in an attempt to pay for long-term care.

How an Atlanta Medicaid Attorney Can Help

When you’re trying to qualify for Medicaid, the five-year lookback rule, estate recovery, and other complex issues can seem overwhelming. The good news is that there are ways to overcome these obstacles without doing anything illegal and without jeopardizing your assets. When you involve an attorney who knows the ins and outs of Medicaid and Medicare in Georgia, you have a significant advantage. You can get the information you need, in plain terms, to make the right choices about your long-term care. You can figure out what to do without losing everything. 

When you work with our Atlanta Medicaid planning attorney at Meyring Law Firm, you will get the complete support you need to plan for long-term care, apply for Medicaid, handle an appeal if necessary, and so much more. Medicaid planning is complicated, yes, but we have the qualifications and determination to help you experience the full advantages it can offer.

Call (678) 257-3332 or contact us online for a consultation on Medicaid planning in Atlanta.