Medicaid and Crisis Planning

Medicaid is a federal program that pays most nursing home costs for those who meet three requirements based on need. This includes aged or disabled, medical, and financial needs.

Click on an item below for more information on Medicaid planning. To find out how William W. Erhart, P.A. can help you with your Medicaid issues, contact the firm today.

Medicaid planning

In determining the financial need of a Medicaid prospect, the financial criterion is based on the income and assets of an applicant. Certain assets are exempt from consideration and can be kept when applying for Medicaid. These include—

  • Personal residence (subject to equity limits)
  • Automobile
  • Whole life insurance policy with cash value under $2,500
  • Prepaid funeral services
  • Household furnishings

Bill Erhart can assist you with determining what you may be eligible for, explaining your benefits, and helping to maximize the service you receive.


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Crisis planning

When something tragic happens unexpectedly—the sudden death or illness of a loved one, for example—it is invaluable to have the help of an experienced estate and crisis planning attorney. During this time of confusion, a guiding voice with the knowledge of how to handle these types of situations and the resources to help you and your family is invaluable. From dealing with medical costs, to making decisions about estate planning quickly and effectively, it is never too late to plan—even when a spouse or loved one is already in a nursing home.


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Medicaid applications

Medicaid is a complicated area of the law in which most people have little experience. With the help of a seasoned attorney, you can better understand the benefits you are entitled to, as well as ease the application process. Because these matters are of the utmost importance, it is advisable to enlist the helping hand of a qualified attorney to ensure things go smoothly and effectively.


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Asset and home preservation

Unexpected medical costs can strip away your home and assets very quickly if you do not know how to protect yourself from losing your hard-earned possessions to sudden unforeseen costs. While having a thorough estate plan is ideal, crisis situations may demand action that does not allow for leisurely planning.

With a qualified Medicaid attorney, you can quickly create a plan of action for tending to your loved ones and family business without sacrificing your home or assets. If you are facing a situation where your home or assets are in jeopardy, it is imperative that you contact an experienced Medicaid and estate planning attorney immediately.


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Centered around family values, vision, and planning

Attorney Bill Erhart cares about your future and your family's future. It is the sincere interest in the lives of his clients that has made William W. Erhart, P.A. a sought-after firm throughout Delaware. To address the estate planning and Medicaid needs you face with an experienced lawyer who can guide you with confidence and compassion, contact the firm today.


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