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.
These programs include:
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Social Security Retirement, Survivors, and Dependents 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.
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 frequently receive referrals from attorneys and other professionals to resolve matters involving eligibility and denial of important benefits.
We represent individuals from initial claim through the administrative hearing procedure and also represent our clients in court appeals when warranted. Our expertise and familiarity with agency procedures often enables us to streamline the process and obtain positive results more quickly than others.
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