Berg Bryant Elder Law Group, PLLC

08/27/2026

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭’𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬?

For caregivers helping an aging parent, even innocent-looking transfers between a parent and caregiver can create serious complications when it’s time to apply for long-term care Medicaid. ⚠️

How you move, spend, or document money matters. 💰📋

In this video, Kellen Bryant explains why Florida’s Medicaid 5-year look-back period is so important and how poor money management or unexplained transfers could lead to questions, delays, or other complications during the application process.

👉 Before moving money, paying yourself back, or transferring funds from a parent’s account, make sure you understand the potential Medicaid consequences.

Watch the video to learn what Florida caregivers should know about the 5-year Medicaid look-back period.

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08/26/2026

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰! 💙

It’s always rewarding to hear that our team provided professional, knowledgeable, and easy-to-understand guidance. 📚

Thank you for trusting Berg Bryant Elder Law Group and for recommending our team to others!🙏✨

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08/25/2026

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲? 🇺🇸❤️

If you or a loved one is an aging veteran in Clay County, you don’t have to navigate the next chapter alone. 🇺🇸❤️

As veterans age, they and their families may face important questions about healthcare, long-term care, VA benefits, financial assistance, housing, transportation, and planning for the future. The good news is that there are resources available that may help but knowing where to look can sometimes be overwhelming.

That’s why we put together a helpful guide highlighting resources specifically available to aging veterans in Clay County.

Whether you’re a veteran yourself, a spouse, an adult child, or a caregiver helping a loved one, taking the time to understand these resources can help you make more informed decisions and ensure you’re taking advantage of benefits and services that may be available.

From veteran benefits and healthcare resources to senior services and long-term care support, our latest blog walks you through where to start and what to know.

📖 Read the full guide: https://www.bbelderlaw.com/clay-county-resources-for-aging-veterans/

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Explore local programs, benefits, and support services available to aging veterans and their families in Clay County.

08/24/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠. 💙✨

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08/21/2026

This is a very special network of professionals who work hard day in and day out to create growth and opportunity in our economy, while simultaneously making a difference in the lives of seniors. ❤💫

What makes this group so special is that their hearts are in the right places. They care about the work they do and, more importantly, the people they serve.

And, as you can see, they’re also not afraid to be themselves and have a little fun along the way. Even if that means breaking out some silly poses for the camera. 😂

I’m honored to stand alongside you all and be part of this incredible network.

Thank you Matt Tonsich, Kathryn Bennett, Dani Saffore, Lindsey Anderson, Kristen Drought, Jennifer Rapp, Andréa Knight, Olivia Coffell, Farris Robinson, Janet Peterson, and everyone else who are not in these pictures, but help make these events possible!

08/21/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐕𝐀 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚?

Yes! In some situations, Florida veterans and their families may be able to receive both VA benefits and Medicaid. Still, the two programs have different rules, income calculations, and look-back periods.

💡 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰:

VA Aid & Attendance may help pay for care while allowing greater flexibility in how funds are used.
Medicaid can help cover significant long-term care costs, especially nursing home care.

VA pension income can affect Medicaid eligibility, but Aid & Attendance is generally excluded from countable Medicaid income.

The timing and order of applications can matter.

Different look-back periods apply, so financial transfers should be carefully planned.

For some married veterans, coordinating both programs can help preserve more income for the spouse at home.

Applying for one program without considering the other could potentially result in lost benefits or unnecessary penalties.⚠️

Read the full article to learn how VA benefits and Medicaid can work together and what families should consider before applying: https://www.bbelderlaw.com/can-you-get-both-va-benefits-and-medicaid-in-florida/

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Find out whether veterans can receive both Medicaid and VA benefits and how the programs work together in Florida.

08/20/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞? 💰🏦

One bank account here. An insurance policy there. An annuity somewhere else… 😵‍💫 What seems manageable at first can quickly become a financial and administrative nightmare.

When accounts aren’t consolidated, caregivers may spend countless hours tracking down information, dealing with different financial institutions, and navigating Power of Attorney requirements just to manage their loved one’s finances. 📄📞

And the bigger challenge? It can make it much harder to see the full financial picture and make informed decisions about covering care costs. 👀

💡 Caregiving tip: Take the time to create a complete inventory of your loved one’s financial accounts, insurance policies, investments, and other assets. Knowing what exists and where is an important first step. ✅

Follow Berg Bryant Elder Law Group for more practical caregiving and elder law tips! ❤️

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08/19/2026

𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰! 🌟

We’re so grateful for these kind words! Carla’s knowledge, professionalism, and compassionate guidance make a meaningful difference when families are navigating difficult decisions. 💙

Thank you for trusting us and for taking the time to share your experience! 🙏

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08/18/2026

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 “𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐥”? 🤔

For married couples facing nursing home costs, this strategy may help the healthy spouse protect certain assets while the ill spouse applies for Medicaid. However, it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution and there are important trade-offs to understand.

💡 𝟑 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝:

- Know your numbers. Understand your assets, income, and how much you may need for your own living expenses.

- Understand the trade-offs. Spousal refusal may affect the ability to divert income to the healthy spouse and may involve potential estate recovery.

- Don’t DIY it. Proper documentation and coordination with the Medicaid application are critical. An experienced Florida elder law attorney can help you evaluate whether this strategy makes sense for your situation.

Medicaid planning is about more than qualifying; it’s about protecting your family and making informed decisions.🏡

👉 Read the full blog to learn what spousal refusal is, how it works, and when it may make sense:https://www.bbelderlaw.com/what-is-spousal-refusal-in-florida-medicaid-planning/

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Learn how spousal refusal works, its potential benefits, and important considerations in Florida Medicaid planning.

08/17/2026

𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰; 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞. 🤍🌿

Embrace every chapter, every lesson, and every beautiful moment along the way. 🥰

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