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MedCal FAQ What Is Share Of Cost Can I Eliminate It
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Law Offices of Bridget Mackay | https://bridgetmackaylaw.com • When applying for long-term care through Medi-Cal you may be required to make co-payments just like you would for medical insurance. To learn more about how Medi-Cal determines the share of cost watch this video blog by Petaluma, CA Elder Law Attorney, Bridget Mackay. • Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... • Specializing in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration for the greater Sonoma, Marin and Napa areas - Bridget understands the intricate laws and regulations to counsel clients and make arrangements to fit your unique needs perfectly. Bridget believes in relationships. Taking care of yourself and your family is what matters above all else. • Website: http://www.bridgetmackaylaw.com • Facebook: / bridgetmackay • Twitter: / bridgetmackay • Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/1036864... • Hi there, Bridget Mackay. I'm an attorney in Petaluma, California and I practice in the area of estate planning and elder law. You are watching my frequently asked questions about long-term Medi-Cal blog, which is also connected to my website. You can find them at www.bridgetmackaylaw.com. • Question number five is, What is share of cost and does it apply to every Medi-Cal, long-term care Medi-Cal applicant? A Medi-Cal share of cost for long-term Medi-Cal is similar to a copay that you find in your own health insurance. When you apply, Medi-Cal will calculate your particular share of cost based on your total gross income. If you're married, Medi-Cal will take into consideration your spouses income in determining your share of cost and how much, if any, your well spouse will be able to keep once you go into skilled nursing. • The difference from the regular copay, and health copays, is that under most circumstances the Medi-Cal process allows the applicant the right to demonstrate financial hardship. If they come up with a share of cost that's going to be a hardship on your well spouse that is staying at home, then they have... There are ways that you can apply to reduce the share of cost. Once you've proven your financial hardship, the amount of your copay, or your share of cost, can be dramatically reduced. In many instances, it can be reduced to zero or near zero. • If you're in the process of applying for Medi-Cal or you have someone that is looking into having to go into a skilled nursing facility, always consult an experienced attorney before you even start the process. • The Law Offices of Bridget Mackay and Bridget Mackay, Esq, accepts no liability for the content of this video, or for the consequences of any action taken on the basis of the information provided. This video is intended for basic general information only, if you feel that you are dealing with any of the issues presented, you should consult a professional licensed attorney to gain advice about your specific case. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead is purely coincidental.
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