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Medicaid is quite different than Medicare (with rider policies). I know that Mother had Medicare and one rider policy. Even with that, she was placed in a facility that was not nice, not private--hence the meltdown and us placing her in a posh rehab and wealthy sis picking up the difference.
Had she been on MEDICAID in UT she wouldn't have had the choice. They would look at a family's ability to "pay up" and not have allowed this.
A totally different dynamic, for sure. I'm sorry if I misled anyone.
sleep in the chair in other peoples room. LOL She know shares a room and is happier. I hope it all works out for you. I don't know why Medicaid is that way. Down here in Texas they are very strict.
Good for you for letting your congressman know about this problem. Too many politicians or "powers-that-be" have no idea or appreciation for what it means to move a loved one into the long term care system. They design policies and take actions that they have no appreciation for how it affects people. Of course, some of these rich folks will never place their loved one in nursing home...they won't need to since they can afford other options! Its maddening!
Keep me posted on how things work out...and let me know the logistics and/or outcomes!