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Medicaid Application Process Series

Applying for Medicaid may be a daunting task, at best, for most people. With so much at stake, how do you know, in terms of getting eligibility, if you’re answering questions in the best way on a Medicaid application, if you don’t know what the underlying rules are?

In this Elder Law Minute video series, Wes Coulson discusses the Medicaid Application Process and some important things to consider when applying for Medicaid long-term care.

Do you need a lawyer to help with the Medicaid Long-Term Care application process?

Applying for Medicaid may be a daunting task for most. However, do you really need a lawyer to help with the Medicaid Long-Term Care application process? I Coulson Elder Law

Applying for Medicaid may be a daunting task, at best, for most people. However, do you really need a lawyer to help with the Medicaid Long-Term Care application process? In this Elder Law Minute video, Wes Coulson, Illinois Elder Law attorney, begins a new series on the Medicaid Application … Read More ...

What you don’t know can hurt you: Understanding the Medicaid application process

How do you know if you’re answering things the best way on a Medicaid application, for getting eligibility, if you don’t know what the underlying rules are? I Coulson Elder Law

How do you know if you’re answering things in the best way on a Medicaid application, in terms of getting eligibility, if you don’t know what the underlying rules are? In this Elder Law Minute video, part of the Medicaid Application Process series, Wes Coulson discusses how your answers may quite … Read More ...

What does the Medicaid application cover and ask for?

What the Medicaid application covers varies from state to state. For example, the application is shorter in Missouri than it is in Illinois. I Coulson Elder Law

What the Medicaid application covers varies from state to state. For example, the application is shorter in Missouri than it is in Illinois. However, there are some questions you can expect to find on both applications. In this Elder Law Minute video, part of the Medicaid Application Process … Read More ...

Medicaid Supporting Documents: The application is just the start

The supporting documents for your Medicaid application require just as much attention and accuracy as the application,itself. I Coulson Elder Law

The supporting documents for your Medicaid application require just as much attention as the application,itself. Not knowing exactly what to include or how to give accurate explanations could result in a delay in Medicaid eligibility or even a denial of the whole application. In this Elder … Read More ...

What is a Transfer of Assets?

In this Elder Law Minute video, Wes Coulson explains what a transfer of assets is and why it could potentially delay your eligibility for Medicaid. l Coulson Elder Law

With the Medicaid look-back rule in mind, one thing to pay attention to is any transfer of assets you may have done within the last five-year period. But, what exactly is a transfer of assets? In this Elder Law Minute video, part of the Medicaid Application Process series, Wes Coulson, Illinois … Read More ...

Living in Limbo: What to do and pay for while the Medicaid application is pending

In this Elder Law Minute video, part of the Medicaid Application Process series, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses what you need to pay for and not pay for while your Medicaid application is pending. l Coulson Elder Law

The Medicaid application is complete, signed, sealed and delivered. So, what do you do now? In some instances, a Medicaid application may remain pending for as long as a year or longer. During this time, what do you do and what do you pay for? In this Elder Law Minute video, part of the Medicaid … Read More ...

The Illinois Office of the Inspector General: Think of it like the Spanish Inquisition

Wes Coulson discusses the Medicaid audit process with the illinois Office of the Inspector General and the benefits of going through it with an attorney. l Coulson Elder Law

The Medicaid application process should be a neutral administrative process, but unfortunately, with the Illinois Office of the Inspector General (OIG) it is not. Likening the process to the Spanish Inquisition may seem severe, however with a person's long-term care future at stake, this caution is … Read More ...

Relief At Last From Illinois’ Medicaid Application Processing Delays

Wes Coulson discusses a recent court ruling giving relief to the Medicaid application processing delays that people have experienced in Illinois. | Coulson Elder Law

Thanks to the Elder Law Bar in Illinois, we are finally getting relief from Medicaid application processing delays that people have experienced in Illinois. This is great news for our clients, prospective clients, and our friends that run nursing home facilities in Illinois. While federal law … Read More ...

Medicaid and Joint Accounts: Don’t Be Fooled

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson wants you to know about Medicaid and joint accounts. ? Transcript: Hi! I'm Wes Coulson from Coulson Elder Law, proudly serving clients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and beyond. I'd like to welcome you to our Elder Law and Estate Planning … Read More ...

Medicaid Planning Case Study: Married Couple

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses how to help a married couple protect their life savings if one of them needs nursing home care. ?????? Transcript: Hi! I'm Wes Coulson from Coulson Elder Law, proudly serving clients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and beyond. I'd … Read More ...

Medicaid Planning Case Study: Single or Widowed Person

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses the ways to help single or widowed individuals with their estate planning. ?????? Transcript: Hi! I'm Wes Coulson from Coulson Elder Law, proudly serving clients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and beyond. I'd like to welcome you to … Read More ...

Medicaid Planning Case Study: Only Asset Is a Residence

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses how to help single or widowed individuals utilize the money in their assets. ?????? Transcript: Hi! I'm Wes Coulson from Coulson Elder Law, proudly serving clients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and beyond. I'd like to welcome you … Read More ...

Gift Tax: The Big Misunderstanding

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains the misunderstanding surrounding gift tax to family members in estate planning. Please Note: The estate and gift tax exemption is up to $11.7 million per person and $23.4 million per married couple, not $14 million as stated in the video. We … Read More ...

Paying Family Caregivers: The Right Way and the Wrong Way

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses the proper way of paying family caregivers. ?????? Transcript: Hi! I'm Wes Coulson from Coulson Elder Law, proudly serving clients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and beyond. I'd like to welcome you to our Elder Law and Estate … Read More ...

Powers of Attorney for Property and Medicaid Planning

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses the importance of POAs. ?????? Transcript: Hi! I'm Wes Coulson from Coulson Elder Law, proudly serving clients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and beyond. I'd like to welcome you to our Elder Law and Estate Planning Minute. We do … Read More ...

Who Should File Your Nursing Home Medicaid Application

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses the type of help you need when filing a nursing home Medicaid application. ?????? Transcript: Hi! I'm Wes Coulson from Coulson Elder Law, proudly serving clients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and beyond. I'd like to welcome you to … Read More ...

Paying the Nursing Home While a Medicaid Application is Pending

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains how you don't have to pay the full cost of resident care while their Medicaid application is pending. ?????? Transcript: Hi! I'm Wes Coulson from Coulson Elder Law, proudly serving clients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and beyond. … Read More ...

Medicaid and Rental Properties

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses how to handle Medicaid rules when you own rental properties. ?????? Transcript: Hi! I'm Wes Coulson from Coulson Elder Law, proudly serving clients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and beyond. I'd like to welcome you to our Elder Law … Read More ...


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Coulson Elder Law is dedicated to providing families in the St. Louis area with their Elder Law needs. Our practice areas include Asset Preservation Planning, Veterans Benefits, Medicaid Eligibility, Alzheimer's Planning, Special Needs Planning, Estate Planning and more. We understand the financial challenges you may face as you and your loved ones grow older. At Coulson Elder Law, our clients' well-being is our number one priority. For immediate help, call (877)995-6876 or Contact Us and we will get in touch as soon as possible.

There are several myths and misunderstandings about Medicare and Medicaid and exactly what the benefits are in regards to paying for long term care. I Coulson Elder Law

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Medicaid Look Back & Transfer Penalties Series

For information on the Medicaid Look Back rule and transfer penalties, visit these Elder Law Minute videos.

Will routine gifts cause a Medicaid Transfer Penalty?

Withdrawals from Joint Accounts: Are they subject to transfer penalties?

Will transferring assets between spouses cause a Medicaid Transfer Penalty?

Look Back Rule and Delay in Eligibility

Gifts and the Five-Year Look Back

Strategies for Transfer Penalties

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