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By Michael Holland | Category: Blog, Elder Law, Medicaid, Nursing Homes

The whole staff at Holland Law Firm have been wonderful to work with to help get the Medicaid coverage needed for my step-dad's care. Without their help, care, and close communications I am not sure we would ever have navigated the Medicaid system! We had many unforeseen complications due to some of our family members that rattled us but never them. I'm sure they've seen everything before & they kept assuring us a positive outcome, they were sooo right!! And even after completing the case, they still called & explained what to expect from here & assured us if we had ANY questions just call. I don't know any attorneys that do that!! I am sure glad we found them & consider them a God Sent to our family.

Jan Pena
I want to thank Michael Holland, Martin and Kathy for their kindness and help no matter when we called for assistance.

Marvin Corbitt
We feel so fortunate to have hired Michael Holland and his staff to deal with Medicaid and all the stress of the application. They made the entire experience so much easier and worry-free. It is the best thing ever...

Henry and Patricia Zimmerman
I needed to submit an application for my Mother for Medicaid. It was our first time applying and the process is intimidating. The Holland Law firm with Michael and Martin made the process less intimidating. They knew the ins and outs of what needed to be done and how it needed to be done. They were meticulous! They treated me with respect and were always available to answer concerns and questions with what seemed like the speed of light. I recently found out that my Mother did get approved for Medicaid. I couldn't have gotten through it without them. I talked with a couple of law firms but after speaking with them I knew they were the one. Everyone including Spencer and Kathy was helpful and on top of things. I would not hesitate to use them again. They were just wonderful.

Kara Petrosky
Prompt, Responsive, Experienced and Ethical I was at a lost when my Dad became a resident of a nursing home.We met with a local attorney that we were referred to by the nursing facility, but did not feel comfortable with the local attorney's knowledge of Medicaid for our personal situation.I came across the Holland Elder Law Firm online and they promptly took my call. After the first phone conversation I knew they had the experience and the ethical ability to do what was in the best interest for my Dad and our family.I spoke with several members of their team; each were professional as well as personable. Each were very knowledgeable. They communicated regularly with me by phone and email, being considerate of our two hour geographical distance. They never hesitated to take my calls or answer my email to answer even the simplest question.Applying for Medicaid can be overwhelming and they were with me every step of the way, explaining every detail. We received positive results due to their expertise.I would recommend the Holland Elder Law Firm to anyone needing legal representation for their family member.

Pam Picard
I am one of those people that requires a reference before using an individual or service and I give a strong recommendation to the entire Holland Law Firm. You took charge of the process, saw it to a successful completion and followed up and remained available.

Chris Pinkard
Knowledgable, Friendly, Caring Staff Last year was a very different with the COVID starting just as my mother in law got sick and had to go to a rehab facility for skilled nursing rehab, little did we know at that time that it was going to be turning into long term care for her. We knew that she would be needing 24 hour care that could only be provided there and then facing the financial stress that she didn't qualify for Medicaid. The nursing facility told us the Medicaid application had to be filled out within a week. At that time we decided to start looking for an attorney to help us with this very stressful process. When we met with Michael and he assured us that his law firm could handle this ( because this is what they do) and have her approved for Medicaid I still had my doubts. We went ahead and hired the Holland Law Firm and it was the best decision we could have ever made. Applying for Medicaid was very stressful; at times I lost sleep, felt like pulling out my hair, it is something that I would never wish on anyone not even my worst enemy. Kathy and Martin were there to answer all of our questions to assure us that they would be taking care of everything that all we needed to do was send them the information that was needed, and I still had my doubts. They even called to check on me because they knew how stressed I was about everything. Anytime I had a question they were there they explained the process and reassured us that she would be approved, and she was!!I would highly recommend the Holland Law Firm and their very knowledgeable and friendly team to anyone that is in need of their assistance for your loved one.John & Norma Taylor

John Taylor
I hired Michael as soon as we received the medical advice that my dad needed to move to a skilled facility. Working in the legal field myself, I knew it would be important to have someone with experience dealing with Medicare. I could not be happier with the services provided by Michael and his crew, specifically Martin and Kathy, who were always available when I needed to speak with them. I could tell they actually cared that my mom and I were able to tend to Dad, instead of stressing out about the voluminous amount of paperwork involved in the application. We received multiple pieces of correspondence from Medicare that were incorrect, including false denials of coverage! It scares me to think about folks who don't have legal counsel and would simply take Medicare's correspondence at face value! The Holland Law Firm successfully challenged Medicare immediately and the matter was corrected within the week. I highly recommend the Holland Law Firm for estate planning, and especially for issues with Medicare.

Keely Campbell
I am forever grateful to the ENTIRE team at Holland Elder Law. Earlier this year my father's dementia rapidly declined to the point that he went from living independently to needing to be placed in a nursing home within the course of a few months. I was overwhelmed & stressed simply trying to care for my dad & navigate everything. Trying to figure out how to get him approved for Medicaid had me frustrated, hopeless & in tears on more than one occasion, as it seemed the whole process was simply designed to run me in circles. Someone suggested I look for an Elder Care Attorney. I was concerned about the cost, but decided to look into it. I found several firms that did elder care law, but it was not their main focus... & they wanted to charge several hundred dollars simply for a consultation! As soon as I came across the Holland Elder Law site, I felt my stress levels decreasing. Elder Care Law is what they do, & they've been doing it for decades. They offered lots of information on their site AND they offered a free phone consultation, saving me from having to take time off from work & paying consultation fee to someone who had not yet earned my trust or business. What did I have to lose? So I called & was immediately connected to Michael Holland. After some basic questions about my dad's situation, he began explaining things to me & giving me steps I could already start taking, regardless of whether I hired them or not. By the end of that call, I felt hopeful for the first time in months. They not only know what they are doing, but they also understand the stress their clients are under, & they do an AMAZING job of being available, helpful, patient & just plain kind throughout the whole process. As for getting my dad Medicaid Approved... my first call to them (the free consultation) was in early to mid-April, I met with & officially hired them on April 24. My dad desperately needed a May 1 eligibility, which left very little time to get everything done, but I left the meeting on April 24 with a very clear to-do list, including a list of documents I needed to gather. I still had questions along the way, but anytime I called or emailed, they responded immediately & explained whatever I needed to know or was confused or concerned about. And thanks to the AMAZING team at Holland Elder Law, my dad is now Medicaid Approved with a May 1 eligibility, which I still can hardly believe! There is NO WAY I could have done this on my own, & the cost? Best money I've ever spent... & more than worth it! Honestly, they saved me (& my dad) not only money, but time, frustration & my sanity above all else. Thank you does not even begin to express my gratitude for each & every one of them, not just for getting my dad Medicaid Approved, but truly being like family & friends being there & helping me through one of the most stressful experiences of my life! Their whole team are truly living, breathing angels!!

Wendy Lemmons
I’m so glad Holland Law Firm was recommended to me. They were always available when I had questions and basically walked me through the entire process. I can definitely rest easy knowing my mom will be cared for without wondering how to pay for it.

ANGELA SELF