What Can an Elder Law Lawyer Assist Me With: Healthcare Planning

Sometimes, you may need to make advance plans for your healthcare needs, particularly if you know that you have health conditions that could cause you to deteriorate over time. If there are specific decisions you would like to have made on your behalf if you cannot make those decisions for yourself, an elder law attorney can help you plan those desires ahead of time. Furthermore, an elder law attorney can help you designate a medical power of attorney who can make those decisions on your behalf. Medicaid Planning may also benefit you by allowing guardianship of your children into older adulthood if they are not able-bodied enough to take care of themselves financially after the age of 35 and long-term care coverage may allow you to have a plan for yourself if you are unable to care for yourself later on in life. Elder law attorneys can also help with issues related to Medicare and Medicaid. If you are over the age of 65, or if you are disabled, you may be eligible for Medicare. You may also be eligible for Medicaid, which is a joint federal and state program that provides health coverage for low-income individuals and families. An elder law attorney can help you determine whether you are eligible for these programs and can assist you with the application process. Law Office of Polly Tatum 19 Cedar St Worcester, MA 01609 (774) 366-3688 https://www.LawOfficeOfPollyTatum.com