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Pennsylvania Elder Law Reference Guide 2024

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Pennsylvania Elder Law Reference Guide 2024 Meeting With Your Lawyer Perhaps the most difficult part of the estate planning process is overcoming procrastination and scheduling that initial consultation. For the …

Pennsylvania Medicaid Long-Term Care Numbers and Fact Sheet 2024

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

2024 Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Long-Term Care Numbers and Fact Sheet According to the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, there are over 2,400,000 Pennsylvania residents over age 60.  More than 240,000 …

What Assets Are Exempt From Medicaid Estate Recovery Rights?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

When a Medicaid beneficiary passes away, their estate may be obligated to pay back outstanding debts, potentially including Medicaid long-term care benefits. However, some assets are exempt from Medicaid estate …

How are Income Payments to the Nursing Home Calculated for Medicaid Long-Term Care Benefits?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

It is important to make sure that a Medicaid applicant’s income is properly calculated and paid to the nursing home. Sometimes a Medicaid application is filed and remains pending for …

Documentation Required for Medicaid in Pennsylvania

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

We receive many phone calls from potential clients who have run into challenges with applying for Medicaid in PA or the Medicaid application process and we see a number of …

Why was my Medicaid application for nursing home benefits denied and what can I do?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

There are four main hurdles for a person applying for Medicaid long-term care benefits: 1) medical eligibility, 2) providing verification to support the Medicaid application, 3) financial eligibility, and 4) …

How is Pennsylvania’s Medicaid Transfer Penalty Calculated in 2024?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services released its 2024 “MA LTC Eligibility Fact Sheet” which sets forth various inflation adjusted numbers that are used to determine when an applicant is …

How to Appeal A Medicaid Transfer Penalty

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

If you have been denied Medicaid benefits due to an alleged transfer for less than fair market value, you may feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, you can file an appeal, even while …

Can You Have Assets and Still Qualify for Medicaid Long-Term Care Benefits?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

A person can have certain assets of significance and still qualify for Medicaid long-term care benefits. I received a call from someone whose father was trending toward the need for …