Public Benefits Eligibility
Eligibility for and retention of government benefits can be a complex task, which requires an understanding of the program requirements, allowable income and assets, asset ownership transfers, and the options that can be used to achieve and maintain eligibility. Lack of proper analysis and legal representation can jeopardize eligibility, causing delay or denial of benefits. Rules and regulations surrounding public benefits continually change and can make qualifying difficult and tedious.
Our firm has specialized in elder and disability law for over 30 years, and our expertise in the field of public benefits and entitlement programs is unparalleled. Our attorneys have dedicated their lives to securing the future, preserving the independence, protecting the savings, and maintaining the dignity of elders, the disabled, individuals with special needs, and their families. An important part of this mission is resolving complex issues surrounding client eligibility for government benefits, often involving multiple family members and generations, and we have a long history of success advocating for our clients in numerous public benefit programs. These include among others, MassHealth (Medicaid) and CommonHealth, Medicare, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Social Security Retirement, Survivors, and Dependents benefits, and Aid & Attendance and other veteran's benefits.
Our attorneys have represented thousands of clients in a wide range of programs for institutional care such as in nursing homes, as well as community level benefits to ensure elders and disabled individuals can remain and live independently at home. Some of our trained staff members also have many years of experience working in government agencies. We frequently receive referrals from attorneys and other professionals to resolve matters involving eligibility and denial of important benefits, including initial claims and matters that others are not able to handle.
Moschella & Winston is unique as an elder law firm in its ability to represent claimants before the Social Security Administration for all claims and appeals, particularly disability eligibility. Partner Neal Winston is a leading authority on Social Security and SSI program rules. We represent individuals from initial claim through the administrative hearing procedure and also represent our clients in court appeals when warranted.
All clients of Moschella & Winston benefit from the expertise of our staff members who know the government agency rules and procedures to serve clients exceptionally well. We leverage the experience of highly skilled support staff and attorneys to accurately and promptly submit the cumbersome applications and paper work to the appropriate agency and ensure that our clients’ best interests are always protected and advocated. Our expertise and familiarity with agency procedures often enables us to streamline the process and obtain positive results more quickly than others.
In the highly complex, frequently misunderstood, and often conflicting requirements of different public benefit programs, let Moschella & Winston guide you safely through the intricate planning, application, and appeal procedures necessary to receive government benefits. Our full service firm advocates for individuals and families so they may rest assured knowing that their medical conditions, disabilities, special needs, and related circumstances are represented, and no agency will unfairly deny their entitlement to needed benefits. Our attorneys and staff provide peace-of-mind to our clients in this complex area of law. Please contact us to schedule an initial consultation.