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rpompom Asked May 2021

Are there SS benefits on long term care?

Geaton777 May 2021
State Medicaid programs do cover LTC for people who qualify for Medicaid and qualify for LTC. A recipient's SS goes towards paying for the LTC (to the facility) and the person is left with about $90 every month (this amt varies by state). Any facility a person enters must be asked in advance if they accept Medicaid and if they have beds available, as many places have waiting lists. Being on Medicaid means sharing a room with another person. A person can enter LTC on private pay, run out of funds and then apply for/be qualified for Medicaid and won't have to leave as long as the facility accepts Medicaid residents. They will receive all the same care and attention, just will have to share a room.

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