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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You don't need an attorney.  You can apply for her through the county program.  Long term care medicaid is a separate program from medicaid.  Just call the county and ask them.[/quote]

DP here. Yes, this can work, but it is not always a slam dunk. I worked with someone through my parents' county. She was good, but she wasn't a slam dunk. Our dad was denied twice, but made it through on third time because we hired a lawyer. So I learned a lot about what I needed to do but she wasn't foolproof in knowing what might be possible obstacles to a successful application.

And as per another PP, this is not an area for dabblers. I talked to many on the phone while searching for one to take on my dad's case. It was clear that I knew more than some of them - they wanted to set up all kinds of stuff even though I made it VERY clear that we were long past that phase. Finally got a great person who was worth every cent.[/quote]

Why were they denied.  We had no issues except proving the money was stolen, some I could prove, some not but they worked with us as the amount wasn’t much.  There is no reason to get an attorney.  [/quote]

Your good fortune in finding way to an approval on the third try is anything but proof that “[t]here’s no reason to get an attorney.”  This can be a complex area; it becomes even more complex when well-intentioned amateurs begin dabbling. [/quote]

We got it on the first try no issue except they came back and asked for documentation for a few things I could not provide but I could show who took it.  If there is no money it’s not complicated.  If you are hiding money or person has a spouse who can keep assets it’s harder.  [/quote]

We were not hiding money. When we went through this with our dad, the community spouse - our mom/his wife - was allowed up to $123K in assets (more or less - I can't remember the exact figure, which is a positive sign that I've moved past that very stressful time). I think the county person messed up and that the financials didn't align by month so ended up showing different amounts.

I was handling this long distance, so ended up being easier with the lawyer/paralegal.

The lawyer was rec'ed by the brother of a HS friend. The brother is a lawyer in our hometown. I hadn't lived there for over 30 years at that point. The lawyer was so so so much better than the ones I was cold calling, who, again, were trying to sell me stuff we didn't need.[/quote]

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