Medicaid

Medicaid is a federal- and state-funded program that pays the cost of nursing home care for people who are disabled or seniors who meet eligibility requirements. Omega Elder Law can help you understand the North Carolina Medicaid qualification process and assist in applying for coverage.

Medicaid planning can be a major benefit towards protecting your assets, especially if you require nursing home care or in-home care. Our firm can assist with Medicaid eligibility while protecting your assets. Without Medicaid coverage, you will be personally responsible for the monthly cost of your care.

Estimated North Carolina Annual Median Cost for Care (2023)

Resource: Genworth.com

Without the assistance of Medicaid, the cost of a North Carolina nursing home can wipe out your retirement funds, family savings, and inheritance for your loved ones.

Protecting You in a Crisis

Having previously worked at the Department of Social Services as a Medicaid Eligibility Specialist in North Carolina, Janna Wallace knows exactly what social services agency administrators need to process an application quickly. When you are in a medical crisis, immediately in need of long-term care, or transfer to a nursing home, it is critical to ensure benefits begin as soon as possible.

Avoiding a Crisis

To prevent a crisis situation with long-term care needs, we can evaluate your resources and determine a strategy to protect your home and assets at least five years before the need to qualify for Medicaid benefits. It may involve creating an irrevocable trust and legally transferring assets you want to preserve for family members in order to qualify for Medicaid without penalties.

No matter which situation you are in, Omega Elder Law can help.

Long-Term Care Needs for Those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Omega Elder Law assists your family in the devastating event that someone you love is affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia. Legal planning should be started as soon as possible if a diagnosis is received.

Request a consultation with an experienced Medicaid Planning attorney specializing in helping those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Janna Wallace is an NC State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Elder Law and has been practicing law for 20 years. She is the owner of Omega Elder Law, with offices in Fuquay-Varina and Raleigh, NC. Janna developed an interest in elder law during her four years as a Medicaid Eligibility Specialist for the Department of Social Services. Her practice is focused on estate planning and administration, as well as elder law, including Medicaid planning, special needs planning, and assistance with Alzheimer’s and dementia.