Your profile says Mom is living in her home. If this is true, then why the need for Medicaid? Do you want to transfer her to a Long-term facility? Do you need more help aat home so needs aides.
To go to a nursing facility it does take about 90 days. Once u apply you need to spend down her money to 2k (depending on the state) and get them any info requested (5 yrs of bank statements)and find a place that will take her.
For "in home" the criteria is similar. She has to spend down to the 2k. In spend down there can be no gifting. A prepaid funeral can be set up. There's more to this that a Medicaid caseworker can tell you.
Why are worried about your mom getting on Medicaid, when hospice care is covered 100% under moms Medicare? They will cover any and all needed equipment, supplies and medications 100%. So at this point there really is no need for Medicaid, unless you think that your mom will at some point no longer qualify for hospice, then you would want to pursue the Medicaid option.
In my experience in my state (MN) it takes 3 months from when they receive the completed application to when they contact you via snail mail to tell you if she qualified or not. Medicaid is a state-specific run program so it may be different where she lives.
Debbie, welcome! Are you asking about Community Medicaid (health insurance and possibly some aides at home) or Long Term Medicaid for Facility placement?
Have you asked the Hospice Social worker for help?
Have you contacted your local Area Agency on Aging for help?
From what I understand, processing times vary widely by jurisdiction.
But things can be expedited in an emergency, usually by a social worker or government agency being involved.
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To go to a nursing facility it does take about 90 days. Once u apply you need to spend down her money to 2k (depending on the state) and get them any info requested (5 yrs of bank statements)and find a place that will take her.
For "in home" the criteria is similar. She has to spend down to the 2k. In spend down there can be no gifting. A prepaid funeral can be set up. There's more to this that a Medicaid caseworker can tell you.
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Have you asked the Hospice Social worker for help?
Have you contacted your local Area Agency on Aging for help?
From what I understand, processing times vary widely by jurisdiction.
But things can be expedited in an emergency, usually by a social worker or government agency being involved.