Medi-Cal Planning

Contrary to what many people believe, a living will that includes vague language is not as effective as a healthcare directive as one that is very detailed.  The instructions you include should be a specific as possible in order to avoid confusion later on.  Unclear language leads to confusion and ultimately conflicting interpretations.  A common example is when people say "no heroic measures," they may intend that to mean no artificial nutrition and hydration.  Yet, their physicians may not … [Read more...] about Medi-Cal Planning Attorneys Discuss Living Wills as Healthcare Directives

Medicaid fraud happens when someone intentionally misrepresents the truth in order to acquire unauthorized Medicaid benefits.  As your Los Angeles Medi-Cal attorney knows, Medi-Cal services fraud is not only committed by patients.  Healthcare providers can be guilty of Medi-Cal services fraud, as well. If you have not heard of the Medi-Cal black market, let our Los Angeles Medi-Cal planning attorneys explain. What is considered Medi-Cal services fraud? Medi-Cal fraud happens when someone … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Medi-Cal Planning Attorneys Warn About the Black Market

Medicaid estate recovery and Medicaid liens are a common concern for many clients. It is important for you to understand that you have a right to protect your home from loss. Regardless of whether you actually need Medicaid to cover nursing home or residential care, Medi-Cal recovery avoidance strategies can help you protect your residence and your family’s future. Medi-Cal recovery avoidance strategies One Medi-Cal recovery avoidance technique that our Los Angeles Medicaid attorneys suggest … [Read more...] about A Life Estate Can Help With Medi-Cal Recovery Avoidance

According to some reports, there were an estimated 450,000 California residents who were signed up for Medi-Cal under the recent Medicaid expansion who might not have been eligible. It is also reported that this mistake will likely cost the federal government and the state of California more than a billion dollars. An audit covered the six-month period from Oct. 1, 2014, to March 31, 2015. These reports have not been confirmed entirely, as the results are based on extrapolations from a sample of … [Read more...] about California Residents Mistakenly Enrolled in Medi-Cal During Expansion

Our Medi-Cal attorneys recognize the benefits of opening ABLE accounts because the money in those accounts do not jeopardize your Medi-Cal benefits regardless of how much you have. In order to ensure that the funds in your ABLE account are not counted in terms of your Medi-Cal eligibility, let our Medi-Cal attorneys advise you. What is an ABLE account? An ABLE account is a financial account that allows individuals with disabilities to build up their assets while enjoying certain tax … [Read more...] about Medi-Cal Attorneys Explain the Use of ABLE Accounts

One of the primary goals of Los Angeles Medi-Cal planning is to decrease the economic impact that long-term care will have, as the cost of long-term care is typically very expensive. For some the cost can be catastrophic. Considering all of this, some people ask whether it is illegal or unethical to help clients to protect their assets through Los Angeles Medi-Cal planning. Are people really concerned about Los Angeles Medi-Cal planning? Elder law attorneys can be concerned about the public … [Read more...] about Is Los Angeles Medi-Cal planning Ethical?

The unfortunate reality is that Medicaid fraud and abuse exists.  It costs billions every year in diverted funds that could have been used for valid health care services. Because of this fraud and abuse, the cost of Medicaid has increased needlessly.  Another problem is the risk of harm to patients who are unknowingly exposed to unnecessary medical procedures for the benefit of fraudulent doctors.  Our Long Beach Medi-Cal attorneys can help you to recognize and avoid Medi-Cal services … [Read more...] about Walgreens to Settle Million Dollar Claim for Improper Medi-Cal Billing

The quality of nursing home care is a big concern for all families and it is something that Medi-Cal planning lawyers across the country advise their clients about. These concerns are certainly legitimate, considering a recent New York Times report that nearly 40% of nursing homes have been cited for serious violations, including patient care issues, since 2013.  According to that report, citations often include patient neglect and mistreatment and failing to protect patients from avoidable … [Read more...] about Medi-Cal Planning Lawyers Explain Changes in Nursing Home Patient Rights

Nursing home care can be very expensive.  Many private health insurance policies don't cover these long-term care services. For California residents who need long-term care, Medi-Cal is the most common source of funding. In fact, Medi-Cal covers nursing home care expenses of nearly 65% of Californians residing in nursing homes. However, applying for and receiving assistance from Medi-Cal takes planning.  Getting your parents prepared for the potential need for long-term health care, nursing home … [Read more...] about How to Handle an Unethical Eviction from a Nursing Home

If you are a resident of Long Beach and you are looking for Medicaid services, let our Long Beach Medicaid attorneys help. The Medi-Cal Outreach and Health Access Program is available to help you choose from all of the health care options available to you. The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services provides enrollment assistance. The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services The Department is located at 2525 Grand Avenue, Suite 210 and it is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. … [Read more...] about How to Find Medicaid Services in Long Beach