How We Work, and How Senior Care Advocates Are Paid at LifeCare
You should know how an advocate is paid before you share your family's story. Here is how LifeCare Senior Advocates works, what costs money, and who pays Dave Brandt.
How Senior Care Advocates Are Paid at LifeCare Senior Advocates
Dave can be paid in up to three ways: by your family, by an insurance company, or by a care community. He tells you which ones apply before you decide anything.
First conversation
Always at no charge, for you and any family member who wants to join.
Advocacy and planning
Dave charges by the hour or a flat fee, depending on what your family needs. He tells you which one applies and what it costs before any work starts.
Medicaid applications
A certified Medicaid planner from our partner firm handles the application with you. Their work is included in Dave's fee.
Insurance products
Dave is a licensed insurance agent. When a long-term care policy, annuity, or funeral trust fits your plan, the insurance company pays him a commission. You will always know when a recommendation involves a product.
Care communities
Some care communities pay Dave a referral fee when a family moves in, and he tells you which ones before you choose. Dave does not represent any facility.
How We Work With Your Family
Every family's situation is different, but the work follows the same order. Dave Brandt guides your family through each step.
- Talk with DaveTell Dave what is happening, by phone or video. The first conversation is at no charge, and any family member can join.
- Get a clear plan and priceDave explains your options, the order to take them in, and which fee applies before any work starts.
- Dave coordinates the piecesHe brings in the certified Medicaid planner, the accredited VA representative on his team, or your attorney when you need one.
- We stay with youDave stays with your family until your parent is settled and the plan is in place.
Questions About Fees
How are senior care advocates paid?
It varies. Some advocates charge families directly, some earn commissions on insurance products, and some receive referral fees from care communities. Ask any advocate which ones apply before you start. At LifeCare Senior Advocates, all three can apply, and Dave tells you which ones apply to your family.
What does the first conversation cost?
Nothing. The first conversation is always at no charge, for you and any family member who wants to join.
Does Dave charge by the hour or a flat fee?
Both, depending on what your family needs. Dave tells you which one applies and what it costs before any work starts.
Do care communities pay Dave?
Sometimes. Some care communities pay Dave a referral fee when a family moves in, and he tells you which ones before you choose. Dave does not represent any facility.
More questions? See answers to common questions.
What Dave Does Not Do
Dave does not represent any care facility or work on a facility's behalf. He is not an attorney. When your family needs legal documents, Dave helps you prepare for and coordinate with an attorney.
Dave Brandt is a licensed insurance agent. LifeCare Senior Advocates is not a law firm and does not provide legal or investment advice.
Ask Dave Anything About Fees
Your first conversation is always at no charge. Ask Dave how he would be paid for your family's situation, or send Dave a message.
Dave Brandt is a licensed insurance agent. LifeCare Senior Advocates is not a law firm and does not provide legal or investment advice.