Even if you have never before needed to rely on Medicaid to cover your healthcare expenses, you may need to when you are a senior. Why? The answer is simple – long-term care costs. Having never before turned to Medicaid, you probably know very little about the program. In fact, you may not even know how to apply for benefits. To help get you started, the Oklahoma City Medicaid lawyers at Parman & Easterday explain how to apply for Medicaid in Oklahoma. Long-Term Care and the Need for … [Read more...]
Will Medicaid Pay for a Family Caregiver in Oklahoma?
Are you a senior who is experiencing the physical and/or mental deterioration that comes along with the natural aging process? If so, it may be getting difficult – even unsafe – for you to care for yourself without help. Understandably, however, you do not want to leave your home and move to a long-term care facility. By the same token, you don’t like the idea of someone you don’t know caring for you. As the Oklahoma City Medicaid lawyers at Parman & Easterday explain, there are two Medicaid … [Read more...]
What Does Skilled Nursing Care Mean And Why Does It Matter?
Our Oklahoma City Medicaid planning attorneys provide assistance with making a Medicaid plan so you can afford the costs of care you may need if you get sick or as you get older. It is very important to understand the rules for getting your care covered, as nursing home care or in-home care could cost thousands of dollars every single month. If you are not aware of the coverage rules, you could end up spending your entire life savings on nursing home care. Parman & Easterday can … [Read more...]
Why Asset Protection Is More Important If You’re Getting Older
Oklahoma City Medicaid attorneys can provide assistance with the asset protection process. Medicaid attorneys help ensure your assets are safe from some prime potential sources of loss that arise as you get older. Unfortunately, as you age, the risk of asset loss increases because of the increased chance that you will suffer a serious illness or age-related infirmity that puts your health and wealth at risk. Parman & Easterday can explain why asset protection becomes more important as … [Read more...]
What Caregivers Need To Know About Medicaid
Oklahoma City Medicaid attorneys provide help to caregivers who are caring for a loved one. Whether you are caring for an aging parent, a disabled child, a sibling, or anyone else in your life, we can explain the benefits and services available to enhance the quality of life for the patient for whom you are providing care. Parman & Easterday has assisted many caregivers, patients, and their families with a wide variety of issues related to illness and the aging process. One key service … [Read more...]
Why Not Hiring a Medicaid Attorney Can Cost You
Hiring a Medicaid attorney is very important if you or anyone in your family is currently depending upon Medicaid or may need to depend upon Medicaid in the future. Medicaid attorneys provide knowledgeable and personalized assistance to individuals and families who come to rely upon the benefits that Medicaid provides, especially in situations where someone must qualify for Medicaid for the Aged, Blind and Disabled. Parman & Easterday has extensive experience with the Medicaid planning … [Read more...]
Oklahoma Medicaid Cuts Can Affect Nursing Home Patients
An Oklahoma City Medicaid planning lawyer can help you qualify for Medicaid to help cover nursing home care when you need it. Medicaid is one of the most important programs for seniors because it is one of the few options for paying for nursing home care. Understanding the rules for Medicaid eligibility is absolutely essential for seniors.While many seniors depend upon Medicaid, the Government has problems keeping this important government insurance program fully funded. Recently, KFOR … [Read more...]
