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[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]

Denied because the assets were in excess of the community spouse threshold. The assets were below the threshold on the paperwork included in the application, but the state claimed otherwise. Remember, this is all long distance and the state agent handling the app would not take calls. When we finally hired a lawyer, it all changed. I couldn't afford a third rejection.[/quote]

If your parents were over the limit, then it was appropriate you got denied till you did a spend down.  Why was this a surprise?[/quote]

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