Nursing Home Medicaid Application Attorney

• Medicare: Covers up to 100 days of rehab after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay. It does not pay for long-term nursing home care.
• Medicaid: Can cover long-term nursing home care indefinitely — if you qualify.

Medicaid’s long-term care program is designed as a safety net and acts as the payer of last resort. To qualify, you must meet specific requirements that often change over time. In Michigan, you must:

• Be age 65 or older, or have a qualifying disability
• Meet the state’s Nursing Facility Level of Care criteria
• Stay within strict income and asset limits

Because the rules are complicated, getting professional guidance is important.

 Nursing home care is expensive — often $10,000–$14,000 per month — and costs continue to rise.

With proper planning, an experienced elder law attorney can help you protect your assets and prepare for the future.

Already in a care crisis? It’s not too late. The right legal strategy can still reduce the financial burden and help you qualify for Medicaid benefits.

• Get the care you or your loved one needs.
• Protect your savings for expenses Medicaid won’t cover.
• Safeguard assets for your spouse.
• Preserve your home and other property from Medicaid’s estate recovery program.
• Enjoy peace of mind knowing your family is protected.