Applying for Medicaid to cover long term care expenses can be overwhelming—the program is separately administered by each state, and the income limits and regulations vary based on where you live.

A Medicaid crisis planning attorney can help you: 

• Determine whether you’re eligible for Medicaid
• Manage the Medicaid spend down process
• Fill out any applicable Medicaid applications
• Shield your assets from penalties

There’s a lot of misinformation out there, and navigating the Medicaid bureaucracy can be challenging. Baron Law LLC is well-versed in Ohio Medicaid law and will help you separate fact from fiction.

Medicaid is a means-based program that is only available to individuals who qualify as low income. Generally in order to qualify for Medicaid, many individuals must “spend down” their assets—including their home, bank accounts, and retirement accounts—to less than about $2,000. But it’s important to note that some spending restrictions apply.

Common expenditures during the spend down period include:

• Outstanding debt from a mortgage, vehicle loan, or credit card
• Current and past medical bills, including transportation services
• Other medical expenses, such as hearing aids or glasses