If a person has both been on Medicaid and in a skilled nursing facility/nursing home for a minimum of 60 consecutive days, and that same person has the desire and ability to transition back into the community; then the state, through the CARES program, and the skilled nursing facility administration are required to coordinate and implement a plan to achieve
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Essential Documents for Medicaid Planning in Florida
Protect your assets with help from a Florida elder law attorney. Learn which Medicaid planning documents matter most and when to act.
Avoiding Costly Mistakes in Your Florida Medicaid Planning Documents
Even small errors in Medicaid planning documents can lead to big financial losses. In this video, board certified elder law attorney Jason Neufeld breaks down the most common (and expensive) mistakes Florida families make—like misusing qualified income trusts, relying on generic powers of attorney, and falling for “Medicaid trust” myths. Learn how to protect your assets, comply with Florida law,…
Demystifying "Medicaid Trusts": Understanding Your Options in Florida
Confused about “Medicaid trusts”? You’re not alone. In Florida, there’s no single “Medicaid trust”—just a variety of trust options used in long-term care planning. This video breaks down the 7 most common trust types, including MAPTs, Miller Trusts, and Special Needs Trusts, and explains when each one applies. Learn how to protect your assets, preserve Medicaid eligibility, and avoid costly…
Medicaid Maintenance Plans: Protecting Your Benefits After Approval
Getting Medicaid approval in Florida is just the beginning. Learn how Medicaid maintenance plans help protect your benefits, manage monthly compliance, and prevent costly mistakes. Discover how ongoing legal support can secure your loved one’s care and financial future long after approval. Watch now and explore trusted resources from Elder Needs Law.
Medicare's GUIDE Program: A Game-Changer for Florida Families Facing Dementia
Learn how Medicare’s new GUIDE program is transforming dementia care in Florida. Get caregiver support, respite services, and expert help while awaiting Medicaid.
Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Jason Neufeld
Jason Neufeld is a Florida Board Certified Elder Law Attorney, Recognized Legal Expert
American Health Care Act of 2017, “Trump Care,” Cuts Medicaid Funding
Trump Care effectively de-funds Medicaid in order to give huge tax breaks to corporations and already wealthy Americans. I don’t know who first said it, but the following quote seems apt: “if you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention!”
Health Care Decision Making in Florida: What You Need to Know
Learn who makes medical decisions for you in Florida if you can’t speak for yourself. Understand health care surrogates, proxies, and living wills. Elder Needs Law can help.
Understanding the Importance of Nursing Facility Care Plans
Learn how Florida nursing home care plans support personalized treatment, promote wellbeing, and protect resident rights. Discover why family involvement is key and what to do if care plans fail.