Texas Medicaid and Asset
Protection Attorney
Texas
Medicaid Eligibility.
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Are you
looking for an elder law firm that has the knowledge and
experience to handle the many complicated legal issues that people often
face in their later years? As specialized elder care lawyers, we
understand the legal issues that confront seniors and can help them to
ensure that these issues are dealt with properly.
We are especially knowledgeable when it comes to elder law in
Houston and throughout Texas. |
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Wright Abshire, Attorneys
A Professional Corporation
Web
Site:
Wright Abshire
Texas Medicaid Attorneys
E-mail:
education@wrightabshire.com
Toll Free: (800) 280-4759 |
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4949 Bissonnet
Bellaire (A city within Houston), Texas 77401 |
Phone: (713) 660-9595
Fax: (713) 660-8889 |
There are primarily four hurdles to get over in order to achieve
Texas Medicaid Eligibility.
A. CATEGORICAL REQUIREMENTS: A person must
be at least 65 years of age, blind or disabled, and be a U.S. citizen or a
resident alien.
B. MEDICAL NECESSITY: The applicant must meet the medical eligibility
requirement for Medicaid. This evaluation is completed by the applicant's
doctor on a TDHS provided form known as the 3652 or level of care form.
C. INCOME ELIGIBILITY: The applicant may not receive direct income of more
than $1,809.00 (as of January 1, 2006). If the amount exceeds the cap, a
Miller Trust can usually solve the problem.
D. ASSET ELIGIBILITY: The baseline amount for eligibility is $2,000.00
subject to many exceptions as indicated later in the firms website. A person
should not think that if the amount of assets greatly exceeds the $2,000.00
baseline amount that nothing can be done. There is usually an array of
techniques available for legally preserving assets without losing it all.
The base amount for both spouses entering a nursing home and applying for
Medicaid is $3,000.00, also subject to many exceptions.
Our firm will be glad to evaluate your situation. |