Kind, patient, and courteous, I truly appreciate Their professionalism, I knew they genuinely cared.
They are kind, thorough, resourceful and reliable when it comes to helping the layperson with aging parents and their evolving needs.
Being notified that your loved one needs to pay $10,000.00 per month to stay in the care facility is shocking. This news can wreak havoc on your family, your savings and your life. Medicaid may be the answer, but applying is complex and the rules are confusing. Our law firm guides families through the maze and creates solutions that will protect the welfare of your loved ones, while preserving assets and qualifying applicants for Medicaid Long Term Care Benefits.
Not every person's situation is the exact same and there are a lot of factors that are in play in order to get results. We create custom strategies to protect your loved ones' care and your pocket.
Get qualified for benefits in a systematic and timely manner while preserving family assets and avoiding liens.
Adjusting to a new normal can be easier and less painful with the proper strategy. We are here to guide you and help you execute the right solutions.
Our vast network and experience make it possible for us to help families and connect them with the right professionals who can assist in obtaining their end goals. Your loved one matters, and so do you.
We keep families calm and focused. We help your loved ones get the help they need and the benefits they deserve. Relieving the stress and fear from the unknown helps bring family members closer together.
We remember growing up when our parents guided us through the tough decisions and gave us the love and support that helped us overcome the difficult times. Now your parents need you to make some tough decisions, and assist them with their day to day activities. The roles have switched, and you have new obligations as the adult child, and you have become a parent to your parents. We help families by acquiring benefits, protecting assets and making connections to care professionals.
With 20 years of legal experience, Andrew has helped thousands of families to solve some extremely difficult financial issues. Andrew has a strong admiration for the aging population and an even stronger respect for the family members who take on the role of the caregiver.
My experience in this legal field and vast network of contacts in the local elder care community combine to create excellent results for my clients and their families. I deliver more than just Medicaid, VA benefits and Asset Preservation. For most families, I offer some guidance through this difficult moment, which will bring comfort to all involved.
As our loved ones begin to age, the way we once cared for them changes. There are times when our love and support is not enough. There are tough choices to consider, financial burdens, asset allocations, facility selections, family demands, and work obligations. Fortunately, the Bellinson Law Firm has made it our mission to provide our clients with the best legal services possible for families in this position.
Applying for Medicaid and other financial supplemental avenues can be daunting and at times, scary. Choosing the right nursing facility is just the beginning. At the Bellinson Law Firm, we put our resources to work for our clients and determine that government benefits are available, assets are preserved, and the stress on the whole family, is lowered.
Having someone you trust to help you navigate these challenging times, is essential in determining the right solution. Whether you need an emergency application or strategic planning for the future, we are here to guide you.
90% of our clients comes to us from word of mouth from previous happy clients.
When it was time to move mom into a skilled nursing home, we were intimidated by the costs. Our concern was that mom wouldn’t be able to get the medical care she needed during this time of her life.
His resources are extensive. His skills are sharp and thorough. He thinks ahead. He helped us navigate the Medicaid system as well.
Just a phone call away, Andrew was always available to answer questions and provide direction, and his firm handled everything from coordination to completion.
They ware successful with our matter and put their heart into our matter.
Bellinson was referred to my family by an elder care placement specialist, who said that Mr. Bellinson was an expert in Medicaid and Elder Care Law.
Finding the best solution is our mission. We strive to go above and beyond for each of our clients. The Bellinson Law Firm has a broad view, but only one focus: Your Family.
Through the Department of Children and Families and Office of Economic Self Sufficiency we are able to secure Medicaid benefits which can cover virtually all of the expenses related to residential skilled nursing and the level of care costs at assisted living facilities and home healthcare.
Veterans and their spouses have earned these benefits. All of us at The Bellinson Law Firm, P.A. thank you for your service and look forward to assisting you.
Elder Law is a broad term encompassing many strategies and safeguards related to caring for an aging loved one or responding to an unexpected illness or accident.
Long Term Care insurance is perhaps the most important health care and asset protection coverage you can have. It basically covers costs associated with nursing home and home health care services.
These are the primary reasons to have updated wills and trusts – so that they can make the decision on how their finances, real estate, and other assets should be distributed. These can be complex legal and financial documents.
Perhaps the most difficult but important arrangements for a person to make is a Living Will and Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) order. Unfortunately, these are the protections that are frequently ignored.
A general power of attorney gives broad powers to a person to act on your behalf. These powers include handling financial and business transactions, buying life insurance, settling claims, operating business interests, making gifts, and employing professional help.
Benefits to pay for a nursing home with skilled nursing has no waiting list. However, for Medicaid to pay for at-home services, Adult Day Care or an Assisted Living Facility, there is a waiting list which is overseen by the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)/Alliance for Aging.
We provide guidance with the ADRC/Alliance for Aging assessment in order to better understand the waiting list assessment process.
The Medicaid Long Term Care benefit generally provides home health caregivers for 20-40 hours per week. Please note that is not per day, it is per week. This is determined on a case-by-case basis which is determined by care needs and services available. The approved hours may change once Medicaid approved after an additional assessment is completed. There are other services that are also provided, please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access/medicaid/aged-disabled.shtml.
Yes, you are able to own your home and receive Medicaid Long Term Care benefits although there may be additional legal work necessary to preserve your assets and acquire benefits.
Yes, you can obtain Medicaid Long Term Care benefits and have money in the bank as well as other assets, but there may be additional legal work necessary to preserve your assets and acquire benefits. This advice should only be given by an Elder Law attorney.
Yes, although there is additional legal work to be done related to your gross income for meeting eligibility standards for Medicaid. The income eligibility standard changes yearly.
Yes, although only with the expert advice of an Elder Law attorney for meeting eligibility standards for Medicaid.
Sometimes, there are tax implications. After we create our strategy and plan, I recommend that my clients and their family consult with a tax professional regarding the potential tax implications.
Yes, Medicaid does pay for the vast majority of the cost. In many cases there is a share of cost called a patient responsibility.
No, you do not.
There are specific circumstances where there is a share of cost for the nursing home care. Typically, Medicaid pays the vast majority of costs.
Yes, most often, the spouse’s income is not an issue.
Yes. There is legal work to be completed to preserve the assets and acquire benefits.
Yes, I make every attempt to make myself available to meet where it is convenient for my clients. I also have satellite offices throughout South Florida where meeting in a conference room would be suitable for everyone.
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