When an individual suffers a catastrophic injury or has chronic health care needs, then it is important to determine the costs associated with the future health and medical care. A Life Care Plan provides a clear concise summary of the estimated costs with a breakdown of the various cost factors. Each Life Care Plan is unique to the individual and research is conducted for each Life Care Plan to determine the costs and expenses for the future health and medical care. As part of the plan there is a summary that sets forth an easy to understand analysis of the medical status of the individual and an assessment of the future health and medical care costs.

Generally, the attorney does not have the training and experience to determine the ultimate amount of future costs associated with the medical condition. Our life care planning staff has extensive experience and training to assist the attorney in determining this amount. A comprehensive life care plan is generally created by a life care planner, medical experts and an economic analyst.

What is a Life Care Plan?

The Life Care Plan is a dynamic document based upon published standards of practice, comprehensive assessment, data analysis and research, which provides an organized, concise plan for current and future needs with associated cost for individuals who have experienced catastrophic injury or have chronic health care needs.

Who uses Life Care Plans?

• Attorneys
• Patients & their families
• Claims Examiners
• Economists

Benefits of Life Care Planning

• Provides a plan for ongoing case management.
• Facilitates the process and accuracy of setting long & short-term reserves.
• Components of a Life Care Plan
• Projected evaluations and modalities.
• Durable Medical Equipment
• Supplies
• Diagnostic and Educational Testing
• Medications
• Wheelchair/Mobility/Accessories and maintenance
• Orthotics/Prothestics
• Home/Facility Care
• Future Medical Routine
• Aggressive/Surgical Intervention
• Orthopedic Equipment
• Transportation
• Architectural Renovations
• Health & Strength Maintenance
• Vocational Educational Plan

Complications

• As part of the process of creating the Life Care Plan, the due diligence will generally include the following:
• Review the patient's medical, therapy and educational records
• Interview the patient
• Contact the patient?s principal health care providers
• Determine the needed supplies and equipment
• Contact vendors of the needed supplies and equipment
• Using appropriate methodology determine the cost of the needed supplies and equipment and how many replacements will be needed during the patient's lifetime