Medicaid Lawyer

If you or a loved one need help protecting assets and planning for long-term care costs, contact a Medicaid lawyer you can trust at McCarthy Law, LLC today.

What is Medicaid Planning?

Medicaid planning is the process of organizing your finances and assets in a way that prepares you for Medicaid eligibility, ideally before a care need becomes urgent. A proactive plan can mean the difference between protecting what you have built over a lifetime and losing it to long-term care costs. McCarthy Law helps Rhode Island families with Medicaid planning and select LTSS Medicaid approval support.

What does a Medicaid planning attorney do?

A Medicaid planning attorney helps individuals and families understand how Medicaid works, what it covers, and how to structure their finances to qualify without unnecessary sacrifice. The earlier you start, the more options you have.

How can McCarthy Law help?

1. Asset protection planning. Many people assume they earn or own too much to qualify for Medicaid. An experienced Medicaid planning attorney can help you understand what counts against eligibility and what strategies may be available to protect your assets legally and effectively.
2. Planning ahead for long-term care. Nursing home and assisted living costs in Rhode Island are significant. Medicaid planning allows families to prepare in advance so that a sudden health event does not leave loved ones scrambling.
3. LTSS Medicaid application support. When the time comes to apply for Long Term Services and Supports Medicaid, McCarthy Law can help guide you through the documentation and requirements to give your application the best chance of approval.
4. Estate recovery planning. Rhode Island, like most states, may seek to recover Medicaid costs from a recipient’s estate after death. Thoughtful planning in advance can help protect what you intend to leave behind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you help with Medicaid applications other than LTSS?

Our practice focuses specifically on Medicaid planning and LTSS Medicaid approval support. If you need help with a different type of Medicaid application, a more general Medicaid attorney in Rhode Island may be better suited to assist you. We are happy to point you toward resources when we can.

Can you help if my Medicaid application was denied?

Yes! We are honored to support individuals who have been denied for LTSS Medicaid and need support appealing their decision.

Do you handle Medicaid fraud or abuse cases?

This is not an area we practice in. If you are dealing with Medicaid fraud or abuse, a Rhode Island elder law attorney or Medicaid attorney with a broader practice scope would be a better fit. We are glad to help connect you with resources if needed.

I am not sure if I need Medicaid planning or something else. Where do I start?

A complimentary discovery call with McCarthy Law is a good first step. Even if your needs fall outside our practice area, we can help you understand what kind of support you are looking for and who might be able to provide it.

Planning early gives you the most options. If you are ready to take that step, contact McCarthy Law, LLC in North Kingstown for a risk-free discovery call with a Rhode Island Medicaid planning attorney today.