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How to Get Financial Power of Attorney in Pennsylvania

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Here are several key points about how to get a financial power of attorney (POA) in Pennsylvania: The Client Should Be the One to Call the Office. Ideally the person …

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 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 …

Should you Hire an Attorney for a Medicaid Application?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Applying for Medicaid long-term care benefits can be very overwhelming if you’ve never completed the process before. Terms like “five-year lookback,” “spousal resource allowance,” “monthly maintenance needs allowance,” and “transfer …

Is Disinheriting Your Spouse Sound Medicaid Planning to Protect Assets from Nursing Home Costs?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Should you disinherit your spouse and leave assets to your children to protect money from nursing home costs? It is common for estate planners to write wills and create beneficiary …

How to be Ready to Apply for Medicaid Nursing Home Benefits, 5 Steps

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Nursing home placements can occur suddenly after an unexpected medical setback. Being prepared with the following will not only make your life easier in the event of a nursing home …

Do You Remember Who is Named In Your Power of Attorney Documents?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Over time, many people tend to forget who is named to serve in their power of attorney documents. If years have gone by since you prepared your POAs, take a quick look. You might find that you need to make an update if your primary agent has died, moved away, or is no longer able or willing to take on the responsibility. 

Medicaid Applications Handled For Free

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Nursing home business offices or their business associates will file Medicaid applications for free, but it can cost you a lot of money. We were contacted recently by a client whose wife is residing in a long-term care in a nursing facility.