Are you or a loved one struggling to pay for long-term care? If not yet, have you wondered how you will pay for such care when it is needed?

Florida offers a Medicaid Long-Term care benefit for seniors that can help with these costs and may offer more options than you realize, including services that help eligible seniors remain at home.

Care at Home

Florida's Medicaid Long Term Care Program helps to pay for a certain number of hours of home care each week for eligible seniors and may also help with home delivered meals, adult day health care, and respite services for family caregivers, helping seniors maintain independence and remain in their own homes for as long as possible.

Assisted Living

The program also helps to cover part of the monthly costs at participating assisted living communities, bringing that “resort style” living within reach.

Nursing Home Care

For seniors requiring extensive medical care and supervision, Medicaid can help with the exorbitant cost of skilled nursing facilities.

Who Qualifies?

Eligibility depends on age, medical needs, income, assets and other factors. Many people think if their income or assets do not fall under the Medicaid limits they cannot qualify; however, that is not always true. There are many possible options an elder law attorney can explore.

Do Not Go It Alone

The application process for such benefits can be rigorous, confusing, overwhelming and can take several months. Many individuals who apply on their own make mistakes and are denied incorrectly. Meloro Law is here to help and to guide you every step of the way.

At Meloro Law, we help Florida families understand Medicaid benefits and eligibility and explore long-term care planning options. Contact Meloro Law today to discuss your family's long-term care planning needs.