Medicaid is health insurance for the poor. In order to qualify, an individual must have income and assets that are below a certain level established by law. If income or asset values exceed these limits, the Medicaid Application will be denied. In order to qualify for Medicaid in Michigan, you must submit a multiple-page application and provide detailed proof of all of your financial transactions and assets for up to 60 months prior to filing of the application.

The laws and regulations concerning the Medicaid program are extensive and many times confusing. There are many requirement and exceptions which must be considered and addressed in order to properly present a case for coverage. Many times nursing homes and hospitals will offer to determine qualification of an individual for Medicaid coverage. However the people who offer such assistance are working for the hospital or nursing home, not for you or your family. In many cases they do not have the expertise to fully evaluate complicated financial situations, especially where a married couple is involved and one spouse is in or will be going to a nursing home and the other spouse will remain in the community.

At Smith & Mabley our attorneys are ready to sit down with you, review your situation and make informed recommendations as to the best course of action to take in pursuing Medicaid coverage. Contact us today and let us help you get the coverage you deserve under the law.