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Buzzyfire Asked December 2015

My Dad (82) lives with me. Can I use his Medicaid spend down money for a handicapped bathroom?

My Dad (82) applied for Medicaid, decline to mush money,about 26000 need to spent down. I own the home,He pays rent. Thanks

pamstegma Dec 2015
NOPE. That would be a capital improvement and therefore a gift that triggers a penalty. Use that money to get him in on private pay if you can, he will get a nicer facility.

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