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Many of the elderly and disabled
are unable to pay for their own long term skilled care. Medicaid is
a federal program, run by the state that was established to assist those
with financial limitations. In order to qualify for this program, a
person's finances must be within certain limits. Often times, people
need legal advice as to how to manage their financial assets so as to
safeguard their Medicaid eligibility. In cases like these, an attorney
knowledgeable in Medicaid issues can be of help to you.
Ernest M. Schlereth is a member of the Special Needs Alliance (SNA), www.specialneedsalliance.com ,
a national network of lawyers dedicated to Disability and Public Benefits
Law. He is also a member the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA),
www.naela.com . His many years of
service to his local community and the people of the State of Alaska at
large is evidenced in such notable distinctions as his receipt of the
prestigious Grace and Aram Wolf Memorial Award, presented by Hope Community
Resources, Inc., “For the advancement of the rights and dignity of
individuals who experience developmental disabilities.”
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