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Protecting Benefits for a Man with a Hearing Impairment

Legal Aid provided legal assistance to “Bill”, an older man with a hearing impairment, who was at risk of losing his healthcare benefits and land. When his home was destroyed in a devastating fire he was forced to move into an apartment but because of the land, was later deemed to have multiple residences disqualifying him for Medicaid. In addition, the local Township assessed his fire-damaged house as a dangerous structure and planned to demolish it at his expense. The bill for the demolition was one he could not afford. With the assistance provided by Legal Aid, he was able to sell his property and invest the sale proceeds. As a result, his Medicaid benefits were restored and his future protected.

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