Considering A Nursing Home, Assisted Living Facility Or Life Care Community?

  • Never do the following without calling us for a FREE consultation at your home, hospital, assisted living facility or nursing home:
  • NEVER admit anyone to a nursing home without reviewing the inspection history of the facility!  Here
  • NEVER sign an application or contract for care without a Health Care Power of Attorney!
  • NEVER tell a nursing home how much money your loved one has!
  • NEVER apply for Medicaid unless you are SURE that you are eligible!
  • NEVER accept Medicaid without understanding how Medicaid Estate Recovery works!
  • NEVER let a nursing home apply for Medicaid on your behalf!
  • NEVER pay a nursing home ANYTHING until you have exhausted all third party insurance!  Appeal all denials.
  • NEVER accept Medicaid or health insurance advice from a nursing home staff member.
  • NEVER purchase long term care insurance without having it coordinated into your asset protection plan!
  • NEVER use a nursing home that insists on application for assisted living unit as a condition of admission to the nursing home!
  • NEVER surrender your private health insurance on admission to a nursing home! 
  • NEVER assume that Medicare will cover more than a few weeks in a nursing facility.
  • If you are married, NEVER accept a Medicaid placement without understanding the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA2005)
  • NEVER make gifts of $12,000 or ANY AMOUNT without understanding the new rules under DRA 2005.  ALL GIFTS after 2/8/2006 have consequences under the new law.

There are numerous benefits available to the informed applicant. Don't be a VICTIM. Call Leonard L. Shober, Elder Law Attorney, for free advice about what you should ALWAYS do. Do the right thing for your FAMILY! Call ANYTIME for a FREE consultation - TOLL FREE 1-877-ELDERONE (353-3766) or (215) 345-4301. Flat Fee Billing preferred but hourly rates available. Convenient location, wheelchair access and handicap parking available. 

CLIENT'S CORNER

The documents below are in PDF format. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here to download it.

Asset Protection Questionnaire - Married Couple

Asset Protection Questionnaire - Individual

Checklist for Choosing Right Nursing Home 

Medicaid Factlist

 

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New Britain, PA 18901-5182
Phone: (215) 345-4301
Toll Free:  (877) 353-3766 "877elderone"
Fax: (215) 345-4302

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