Find Senior Care (City or Zip)
Join Now Log In
B
BIGBROTHER Asked November 2015

How can I get financial help for residial bills after Medicaid spend down when family is unable to contribute?

RESIDUAL BILLS INCLUDE MEDICAL THAT EXCEED OR NOT COVERED BY MEDICARE/MEDICAID. EXAMPLES ARE TRANSPORT TO AND FROM HOSPITAL AND DOCTOR,S OFFICE BY MEDICAL TRANSPORTION. AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS,

geewiz Nov 2015
Typically, nursing homes use all of the income a resident receives with the exception of a small amount designed to cover personal care items, hair care, etc. Is that money available? As to the transport, speak with the social worker at the nursing home. I'd be surprised if they aren't covered. AND most nursing homes have the doctors come to the facility. Isn't that happening at your loved one's place?

BarbBrooklyn Nov 2015
Is your LO now qualified for Medicaid? Most of those items should now be covered, like transport to the doctor.

Not really sure what you're asking.

ADVERTISEMENT


ADVERTISEMENT

Ask a Question

Subscribe to
Our Newsletter