Maximum income for Medicaid?

I found these articles here on Aging Care, hope they can answer some of your questions https://www.agingcare.com/Medicare-Medicaid

I live in NY and I would think money in an IRA would disqualify Medicaid.

Ritchie, there is a caseworker assigned to your mother. That is where I would start researching your options ... consult the caseworker. Most letters denying some benefit have an explanation of what to do to contest the decision.

A more expensive option, but probably effective, is to consult an attorney who specializes in Elder Law.

Good luck! And please come back and let us what you do and how it worked. Many people would benefit from this information!