With the rising cost of nursing home care, it's even more important than ever to make sure that every penny counts. That cost now averages between $13,000 and $15,000 per month in Pennsylvania and it's not covered by Medicare.
In the video on this page, you can see my discussion with Certified Elder Law Attorney Julian Gray who tells me that nursing homes may offer to take care of all of the Medicaid planning for you or your loved one, but that may not be the best decision.
Marty Griffin talks to Julian Gray about Medicaid planning.Get Marty
Julian Gray says it's not that they're trying to do you a disservice, but they just may not be equipped to help you make the best decisions that will make every dollar count. He points out that it's also not necessarily in their benefit because they also get less money for a Medicaid resident than they do for someone paying privately.
This is where Julian and his team at Gray Elder Law can help. They look at all of the options available to you and help you make decisions that not only help you avoid costly mistakes, but they're also focused on protecting your assets to make sure you get the most bang for your buck and more importantly, get the care you need.
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Julian Gray Associates provides personalized solutions in the areas of elder law, estate planning and special needs planning.
With eight Certified Elder Law Attorneys and a team of professional staff members, we handle a large variety of elder law matters throughout western Pennsylvania. We have the knowledge and resources needed to handle all types of Medicaid planning and disability planning issues, as well as estate law matters ranging from simple to complex.
Whenever possible, we favor integrated elder law solutions that draw upon multiple sources of funding, such as Medicaid, veterans benefits, long-term care insurance and personal estate planning provisions. Whatever your situation, Julian Gray Associates will carefully analyze your needs and work to achieve your goals in a way that is right for you.
