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HerrBHDH Asked September 2018
I'm on disability for an illness and also the primary caregiver for my dad. Can Medicaid take my home after he's in a SNF?
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I've been Dad's primary caregiver for over two years.
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gladimhere Sep 2018
Think about whether you could continue for one more year to avoid the five year look back. As a vet he may qualify for some benefits to at least help with his care for the next year and give you some time off.
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gladimhere Sep 2018
Your home? No. Did Dad quick claim the house to you within the past five years? Being a caregiver to Dad for more than two years, if he was placed in a nursing home (assisted living doesn't count, memory care questionable), you may qualify for a transfer of the house to you depending on your state's rules. Though, the doctor would have to document that the care you provided was medically necessary. Consult with an elder law attorney.
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HerrBHDH Sep 2018
We have an appointment with an Elder Care Attorney in two weeks. I've been so upset over this, I just couldn't wait to find out more. My parents put the house in mine and my sister's names four years ago, but I have been living with him and giving him 24/7 care for at least two years. We can prove he had falls further back than that. He has Dementia as well and probably got that diagnosis four years ago. He is in Rehab now, but when his Medicare days run out we would like for him to transition to Long Term Care at the same facility--he gets a Veteran's discount there. His condition has just declined so much that I can't physically take care of him anymore. I ended up on Disability myself after a serious illness, and then transitioned into his full time care taker as I healed. I'd like to get back to work in the future, and I want to keep my home.
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mlowpower Sep 2018
Is the home owned by your father or you?
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HerrBHDH Sep 2018
Please, see my above remark to gladimhere. My parents put the house in our name 4 years ago, not enough time to avoid Medicaid's five year look back period. I have been his full time caregiver for at least two years and I think we can prove from physician's records that he needed someone else to care for him.
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