Medicaid Delays Are Costing Your Facility – How Guardianship Can Speed Up Approvals

Many nursing homes in Bensonhurst, Gravesend, and Brooklyn struggle with long Medicaid approval times, leading to months of unpaid care. The problem? Many residents lack a Power of Attorney (POA) or guardian, preventing Medicaid applications from being properly filed.

Without guardianship in place, facilities risk financial losses, administrative delays, and denied payments. This article explains how filing for guardianship early helps secure Medicaid benefits faster, ensuring proper funding for your facility.

Why Medicaid Delays Hurt Nursing Homes

Medicaid is a primary payer for long-term care in New York. When residents cannot file for benefits due to incapacity, the burden falls on the facility, creating:

✔ Unpaid resident balances for months
✔ Denials due to missing documentation
✔ Delays in securing long-term care funding

📌 Fact: Facilities that file for Article 81 Guardianship early can ensure faster Medicaid approvals and reduce financial risk.

How Guardianship Speeds Up Medicaid Approvals

✔ A legal guardian can apply for Medicaid on the resident’s behalf
✔ Guardianship provides the legal authority to collect financial documents
✔ Having a guardian prevents unnecessary Medicaid denials and appeals

📌 We offer flat rates for uncontested guardianships, making the process affordable and efficient for facilities in Brooklyn.

Secure Guardianship – Get Medicaid Faster

Waiting for Medicaid approval can cost your facility thousands in unpaid care. Contact us today to file for guardianship and ensure your residents receive the benefits they deserve.

📞 Call or email us now to protect your facility’s financial health: 347-692-0222 | 7622LAW@gmail.com