Sister-in-law has had several minor strokes and needs financial assistance but my brother is already on medicaid...Can they not both receive assistance?
Of course. They both would have to have no more than $2000 in countable assets...see your social worker at the county. Also smart to work with a qualified lawyer on this with such issues as house, car, etc. Grace + Peace Bob
Yes--both husband and wife can both receive Medicaid assistance. The state they live in most likely has many different Medicaid programs--each with their own eligibility rules. So, my recommendation would be to help them contact the Senior Information & Assistance/Aging & Disability Resources in their area, and they can be screened for services, or referred to the appropriate person for help in determining their eligibility. I agree with OldBob1936- it's always smart to have an attorney help with Medicaid Planning if an individual or couple has assets like a house, property, cars, investments, life insurance, etc. to know their state's Medicaid rules about Estate Recovery.
Grace + Peace
Bob
I agree with OldBob1936- it's always smart to have an attorney help with Medicaid Planning if an individual or couple has assets like a house, property, cars, investments, life insurance, etc. to know their state's Medicaid rules about Estate Recovery.