West Virgina Elder Law
West Virginia Medicaid
Medicaid, is a joint federal-state program, Subject to certain federal requirements, each state implements its own regulations on how the program is managed. Medicaid is not an entitlement program like Medicare, but rather a form of welfare. Medicaid eligibility is determined after the proper application is submitted to the state. There are many Medicaid insurance programs available in Michigan, from basic medical coverage to nursing home programs. A Guide to West Virginia Medicaid can be downloaded from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.
The West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services provides a weath of information for seniors and care givers.
Senior Housing Options
Attorney Stephen Sluss is a member of NAELA, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. One of NAELA's newest projects is SNAP forSeniors™, an online search directory that is akin to the Multiple Listing Service for senior housing. The SNAPforSeniors™ database includes more than 60,000 licensed senior housing facilities in the country and is publicly available at no charge at www.snapforseniors.com.
