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“Mina Sirkin handled the estate of my brother. This was most difficult since my brother lived in Venice California and I live in Yardley, Pennsylvania. From the out set Mina Sirkin provided me with all the information I needed to understand the legal aspects as well as my obligations. All matters throughout the probate process were handled very professionally, yet with care and concern for me the client. Most outstanding was the very efficient and effective way the legal problems and issues were handled, always with a very positive outcome for me the client. I am most appreciative that the entire probate process was handled without the need for me to make a trip to California.

What particularly distinguishes the services I received from the Sirkin law firm was the expert advice I received in a timely manner on all the numerous related details that I needed to attend to to settle the estate. They were honorable in all their dealings, and most importantly in their billing.

I would certainly use the services of the Sirkin law firm in the future and have no hesitation in recommending their services to relatives, friends and acquaintances.” Herb. S.

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“I have known Mina Sirkin for seven years. Mina is a life long learner, who puts the time and effort into staying on top of current events for estate law. This type of approach is very important for navigating the current times we are in; massive volatility in finances with commensurate changes in estate valuations which is coupled with unknown estate tax laws driven by the recent changes in government. You need someone who can help you address this uncertainty, rather than use a business-as-usual approach." Brad W.

Our Los Angeles San Fernando Valley Medi-Cal attorney team can help you administer California Probate and Trust Estates in accordance with California Probate Law and the California Probate Code. We practice in all California Probate courts.

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What is Medi-Cal?

Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid program. Medi-Cal provides health insurance and long-term care coverage to approximately 6.5 million elderly, disabled and children in the state.

Who can qualify for Medi-Cal?

Anyone who is already part of the following programs:

SSI/SSP

CalWorks (AFDC)

Refugee Assistance

Foster Care or Adoption Assistance Program

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

You can also get Medi-Cal if you are:

65 or older

Blind

Disabled

Under 21

Pregnant

In a skilled nursing or intermediate care home

On refugee status for a limited time, depending how long you have been in the United States

A parent or caretaker relative or a child under 21 if:

The child's parent is deceased or doesn't live with the child, or

The child's parent is incapacitated, or

The child's parent is under employed or unemployed

Have been screened for breast and/or cervical cancer

What types of Long Term Care Medi-Cal Programs are available in California?

Long-Term Care Alternatives include certain home and community choices which allow persons with disabilities to avoid unnecessary institutionalization. These services are available to middle-income and low income Californians.

AIDS Medi-Cal Waiver Program

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

California Community Transitions Demonstration Project

California Partnership for Long-Term Care

Community-Living Support Benefit Waiver Pilot Project

Home and Community-Based Services for the Developmentally Disabled

In-Home Operations

Medication Noncompliance Research

Dual Eligible Integration Implementation Developmentally Disabled-Continuous Nursing (DD-CNC)

In-Home Supportive Services Plus

Long Term Care Waivers

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Senior Care Action Network (SCAN) Health Plan

What is involved in the Medi-Cal Planning Process?

The process starts with an application.

With immediate Medi-Cal, this application is made to the local Social Services/ Welfare Office.

With Long Term Care Medi-Cal, the application is made either at the convalescent home or at the local Social Services/ Welfare Office.

Preparing for Qualification for Medi-Cal:

You should call or email us for a list of documents to bring to your appointment.

Medi-Cal for Long Term Care:

The process of Medi-Cal qualification for long term care is very different that immediate care Medi-Cal. You should obtain legal counsel to assist you in qualifying you in this area.

Medi-Cal Recovery:

Can Medi-Cal recover from my estate? Many exceptions to recovery exist. You should consult us before you attempt to qualify so we can guide you as to the exceptions to recovery by Medi-Cal after death.

Medi-Cal Asset Protection Trust:

With a little help from a specialist attorney, you can protect certain assets from Medi-Cal recovery. When the court transfers the assets of the ill spouse to the well spouse, and makes those assets separate property of the well spouse, Medi-Cal no longer has a claim to those assets. Therefore, planning in advance can assist the well spouse in preventing future recovery by Medi-Cal against the separate property.

Typical Clients:

When should you call us?

1. You have a spouse who is entering a convalescent home.

2. You have a spouse who is already in a convalescent home.

3. If you or your spouse have a health condition which will likely need long term care.

4. If you or your spouse has been diagnosed with alzheimers or dementia.

5. You are not sure you will need convalescent home care but want to plan in advance.

Nursing Home Costs in California:

According to a May 2011 article in the Sacramento Business Journal, it is reported that “the cost of a private room in a nursing home in California is $91,250 a year; the national rate is $77,745 a year. The cost in California has risen 3.8 percent a year over the past six years, compared to an national increase of 4.4 percent per year.” “The median hourly rate for home health aides is $21 an hour in California and $19 per hour nationally, according to the 2011 Cost of Care Survey by Genworth Financial.”

Contact our Medi-Cal Planning attorneys in Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley for an appointment. Tel.: 818-340-4479.

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