Medicaid Planning in St. Petersburg, FL
Long-term care and nursing home Medicaid help for Pinellas County families — eligibility, asset protection, and paperwork handled start to finish.
Get a FREE 30-Minute ConsultationWhen a loved one in St. Petersburg needs long-term care, the cost and the paperwork can be overwhelming. Medicaid Guidance Solutions helps St. Petersburg and Pinellas County families qualify for long-term care and nursing home Medicaid, protecting your savings and getting the application right the first time.
Pinellas has one of the oldest populations in the country packed into one of its smallest counties, and the waiting lists reflect it. St. Petersburg families often have the eligibility question settled long before a bed opens. We keep both moving at once, and we are candid about the timeline rather than quoting the best case. See how our Medicaid planning process works.
Nursing Home Medicaid Help for St. Petersburg and Pinellas County Families
Eligibility
We assess your situation against Florida’s income and asset limits.
Asset Protection
Legal, ethical strategies with trusted elder law attorneys.
Applications
We file and manage the paperwork so it holds up the first time.
“They took the paperwork off our shoulders at the worst possible week. Mom was approved and we never had to sit on hold with the state once.”
“I called three offices and this was the only one where a real person walked me through what we actually qualified for.”
“Honest from the first call. They told us exactly what to expect and the application went through the first time.”
*Individual results vary based on each family’s circumstances.
Free Screening
A 30-minute call to see where you stand against Florida's income and asset limits, then we come to you in person. No cost, no obligation.
We Build The File
We gather the documentation, coordinate with elder law counsel where needed, and file with the state for you.
Approval & Support
We track the application through to determination and stay on as your point of contact afterward.
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Full details on our process, our team, and what families across Tampa Bay say about working with us.
Medicaid Questions From St. Petersburg Families
Where do St. Petersburg residents apply for long-term care Medicaid?
There is no Medicaid office in St. Petersburg itself. Applications from Pinellas County are filed with Florida's Department of Children and Families through ACCESS Florida, and the CARES assessment is handled by the state's regional office. We file the application and communicate with the Medicaid office on your behalf.
How long does approval usually take in Florida?
The state generally aims to decide within 45 days of a complete application, though cases needing a disability determination or a CARES assessment can take longer. Missing documentation is the most common cause of delay, which is why we assemble the file before it goes in.
What does your help cost?
The screening call is free and there is no obligation. If we take the case, we quote our fee upfront before you commit to anything, so you know the number before you decide. Any legal work is quoted separately by the elder law attorney.
Can we still qualify if we are over the income or asset limit?
Often, yes. Florida allows qualified income trusts and several planning options for married couples, and additional strategies may be available depending on your specific circumstances. We work with independent elder law attorneys who handle the legal work, and we will tell you plainly if Medicaid is not the right fit yet.
In addition to St. Petersburg, we help families with Medicaid planning in Clearwater, Tampa, Sarasota, Port Charlotte and throughout Tampa Bay. Available 7 days a week, with appointments outside normal business hours. Call 239-955-3544 for a free consultation.