After a loved one’s passing, you may discover they were paying for care home fees that should have been covered by the NHS or local authority. These situations often occur due to incorrect or incomplete assessments of their eligibility and funding, including NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) or local authority support. If the proper assessments weren’t completed correctly (or at all), you may be able to reclaim some or all of these care costs on a retrospective basis.

Losing a loved one is an emotional and challenging time, and dealing with financial stress can only make things worse. If you suspect they were wrongly paying care fees during their lifetime, you have the grounds to challenge those payments and potentially recover the costs.

Challenging care fees can be a complex process, especially when it involves reviewing past assessments and decisions. With a comprehensive understanding of care funding legislation, we will thoroughly review your loved one’s circumstances to determine if reimbursement is viable.

We will support you through this process with compassion, understanding and the legal expertise you need during this difficult time.

Reclaiming The Cost of Care

There are several critical factors to consider if you’re exploring the possibility of reclaiming care fees. These include:

• Eligibility for CHC: If your loved one had significant health needs, they might have been eligible for CHC, which would have covered all care costs. You may have grounds for a claim if this assessment was completed incorrectly.

• Local authority assessments: The local authority is responsible for assessing a person’s ability to pay for their care. If this assessment was incorrect or didn’t consider all relevant factors, you might be able to recover fees that were wrongfully paid.

• Time limits: It’s crucial to be aware of the time limits for making a retrospective claim. The earlier you seek legal advice, the better the chances of successfully recovering funds.