Medicaid Planning Attorney

Medicaid planning can help you secure your assets so you can qualify for Medicaid if needed. At Gillmore & Wilson, LLC, we have several decades of experience helping Newton, Kansas, area residents plan through Medicaid planning.

What is the Purpose of Medicaid Planning?

Medicaid is a government program that provides health insurance for low-income individuals, including people with disabilities. Generally, to qualify for Medicaid, the applicant must have limited income and assets. If a Medicaid-eligible person needs long-term care, Medicaid will pay for some services and help with the nursing home or assisted living facility costs.

Medicaid planning is designed to help seniors, disabled adults, and their caregivers protect their accumulated assets. This type of planning may include creating a trust or other legal entity to safeguard your assets while qualifying for Medicaid.

Proactive Medicaid Planning

Proactive Medicaid planning refers to the process of planning for the day when you may need to apply for Medicaid. This type of planning is important because it can help ensure that your assets will be protected and that you do not have to spend down all of your assets to qualify for Medicaid benefits. We can advise you on how to organize your finances, so they are not subject to being scrutinized for eligibility.

Crisis Medicaid Planning

Crisis Medicaid planning becomes necessary at the time someone becomes ill and requires nursing care or other long-term services. In these circumstances, we can help you utilize crisis Medicaid planning to retain as much of your assets as possible while working to achieve eligibility for the Medicaid assistance you need.

Plan in Advance

Medicaid planning can be complicated, yet it's often an important component of elder care law. The sooner you get the process started, the better!

If you have concerns about how Medicaid may affect your finances or those of a loved one, contact the experienced Medicare planning attorneys at Gillmore & Wilson, LLC today. We will work to develop a strategy that meets your needs and protects your assets while ensuring that you qualify for nursing home care or other long-term services that are necessary for your continued well-being.

Choose Gillmore & Wilson, LLC

Our senior-most attorney is a Newton native who has practiced law for over 40 years. We are committed to serving the residents of Newton, Sedgwick, Halstead, Peabody, and the surrounding Kansas communities, providing the best legal guidance available to those who need it most. We are pleased to provide individualized attention and personal service, so you can be confident that we will always handle your case with care and professionalism.

To learn more about Medicare, elder care, or estate planning in the Newton, Kansas, area, contact us at (316) 283-1550 or by filling out our contact form.