The expert help you need for Medicaid and Medicare support.
Simplifying the process.
When the time comes to apply for Medicare or Medicaid, it can be hard to know where to even begin. With more than 15 years of experience, Patty Mascaro and her team at Senior Advocate Services are here to help simplify the process – from identifying your initial needs to completing the application. Addressing the complexities of Medicare and Medicaid is often only a part of meeting your overall needs. Senior Advocate Services can provide insight for placement issues, coordination of services, and many other areas that impact your well-being. We’ll even make referrals as needed.
About Medicare.
Medicare is a health insurance for people ages 65 or older. A person is first eligible to sign up for Medicare three months before they turn 65. However, younger individuals with certain disabling conditions may also qualify. It’s important to apply as soon as you are eligible to avoid any potential late enrollment penalties. Senior Advocate Services is a one-stop shop, here to help simplify the process.
Medicare services.
Enrolling in Medicare can be confusing. At Senior Advocate Services, we’ll meet with you to explain your options, which include:
Original Medicare
Medicare Advantage
Medigap Supplement plans
Prescription drug plans
Medicare special needs plans
After reviewing your prescriptions, choosing your doctors, and comparing the costs, we’ll help determine which Medicare plan is right for you.
Ready to get started? Get in touch for your unbiased, no-cost consultation today.
About Medicaid.
Medicaid is a federal and state program that assists with healthcare costs for people with limited income and resources. Senior Advocate Services works with the elderly population, or their families, to identify and apply for the appropriate level of Medicaid.
From Nursing Home Medicaid to Community Medicaid, there are many types of assistance and most individuals in need will qualify. We will educate you on the Medicaid process and navigate through the complexities that can be a barrier to obtaining the services that you or your family deserves – especially in a time of crisis.
Medicaid services.
Identifying needs
Applying to Medicaid is like a puzzle – all the pieces need to be gathered to form the big picture. Your first call should be to Senior Advocate Services. With so many variations of Medicaid, it is important to have a full and complete discussion about the issues that are prompting the discussion of Medicaid.
Confirming eligibility
Senior Advocate Services will help sort through the variables to identify if and when an applicant will be eligible for Medicaid. We’ll review your situation through the eyes of a medical examiner to be proactive with solutions. It is first important understand the eligibility requirements and perform a full financial review.
Collecting information
As part of our services, we will obtain any document that you cannot easily access, including 60 months of financial information and copies of required transactions proving source of deposits and withdrawals. We’ll also chase down any missing documentation by visiting vital statistic offices or obtaining and completing required authorization forms.
Financial review
An experienced representative will then work with you to perform a review of all assets and resources as they relate to Medicaid eligibility. Your questions about what counts and what does not will be addressed and you can expect to have a full understanding of how we came up with the eligibility date and what can and cannot be done with existing resources as they relate to Medicaid.
Submitting your application
A Medicaid application can be all encompassing, and it is imperative to work within the system to obtain the appropriate coverage. With direct contact to the local Department of Social Services, Senior Advocate Services has the experience to complete the application for you. We’ll maintain records of submissions and interactions with the agency and meet all deadlines. And we’ll update you regularly until the process is complete, so you can focus on spending time with your loved one.