Living with dementia. Unable to bathe, dress, or move independently. Yet after a routine reassessment, his 24-hour Medicaid home care was reduced to just 8 hours per day.
For families navigating long-term care, decisions like this can be frightening — and life-altering.
In their recent Society of Certified Senior Advisors Journal article, Abrams Fensterman, LLP Elder Law & Estate Planning attorneys Moriah Adamo and Julia Santo explain:
• Why Medicaid benefits are denied or reduced
• The difference between financial vs. service-based denials
• How the Medicaid appeals process works
• What evidence can help challenge improper determinations
Their article, “Appealing for Care: Navigating the Medicaid Appeals Process,” offers practical guidance for families and professionals helping seniors secure the care they need.
Read the full article here.
