SENIORS

CLS does not usually handle these cases, but can offer resources and advice if you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse. In case of emergency, call 911.

CLS can provide advice and representation concerning Medicaid estate recovery.

CLS provides advice, as well as representation in certain cases, to people who are trying to avoid having a guardian appointed for them or end a guardianship.

If you or someone you know struggles with too much stuff, The Philadelphia Hoarding Task Force can help. We can refer you to Philadelphia area resources related to organizing, health, legal help, cleaning, and more.

CLS provides advice and representation to people whose eligibility to receive Long Term Services and Supports at home is denied or terminated, and those who are denied the services or hours of care that they need to live safely at home.

CLS represents people who have legal problems getting or keeping Medical Assistance, also known as MA or Medicaid.

CLS can provide advice and representation for many legal issues related to Medicare, including enrollment problems, appeals of service coverage denials, eligibility for the Medicare Savings Program and the Extra Help program, and balance billing issues.

CLS provides legal advice and representation to people facing involuntary nursing home discharges, denials of Medicaid or Medicare coverage, and residents’ rights or quality of care problems.

CLS provides legal advice and representation to  Personal Care Home (PCH) residents with involuntary discharges, residents’ rights issues and quality of care concerns.

CLS helps Philadelphia seniors who are struggling with their property taxes.  We can often help homeowners qualify for affordable payment agreements or other programs that will save their home from being lost at sheriff sale for unpaid property taxes.

CLS provides estate planning services to clients who own their homes. Obtaining a will helps to protect your family home for future generations.