Yes, I looked into them for my Mom starting a couple of years ago. There was no fee at that time. The paperwork is an application for Aid and Attendance. Mom qualifies as my Dad was in the service during WWII. She could get $1,030/month as a surviving spouse to help with assisted living expenses. YOU have to fill out the paperwork; they just help you as it is a NIGHTMARE!!!! Mom & I moved to a Brookdale Independent & Assisted Living facility near Orlando last September. They gave me information about a different group to help with the paperwork; that group charged $400 and I later found out that it was against the law for them to charge so I contacted Patriot Angels again--they didn't mention a fee. I emailed the attorney some questions and she answered everything EXCEPT the questions I had. I did not find them to be helpful at all. We didn't like it there so moved back after a month. I don't know why these facilities don't have someone on staff to guide people through this. I cried many days trying to figure it all out. It must be a nightmare for the doctors as their info has to have specific wording or it will be rejected. Once you send it to the Patriot Angels attorney, it usually takes around 6 months for an answer. If approved, the amount of money will be retroactive to the date of file. Send me a pm if you want to discuss this. Good luck!
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