Follow
Share

It takes one to two months for Medicaid to be approved.

This question has been closed for answers. Ask a New Question.
Apply for Medicaid before the money runs out.

(It took 6 months for my dad to be approved for Medicaid)
Helpful Answer (4)
Report

From what I have read and been told it could take months for Medicaid to come through. You can apply and not draw upon Medicaid until necessary. So it is better to apply before you need it so it is ready to go.

As for you immediate need, can you move in or move the person to you temporarily?
Helpful Answer (3)
Report

IF qualify -- Medicaid can retro 3 months.
Helpful Answer (2)
Report

Check with the local Area Agency on Aging. They may be able to assist you with identifying other community options. Our local office has a navigator program that provides personalized assistance with identifying resources the individual qualifies for. For instance, there may be an agency that will provides in-home care on a sliding-fee scale basis. Also, don't forget the State or the local Department of Aging and Disability Services (it may be called something else in your area). They also can provide in-home care, but this process could take a few months due to Medicaid. You can also check to see if there are any church-based teams of volunteers (care team) who reach out to the elderly and those with disabilities. These volunteers seek to provide various assistance and you may be fortunate enough to have a team at your church or another church in your town. If that's not an option perhaps you can assemble your own team of family and friends who can rotate providing in-home care 2-4 hours at a time. Good luck!
Helpful Answer (2)
Report

If he can go into a facility, they will wait for the payment from Medicaid to pay back to his admit date. Facilities are familiar with this process .
Helpful Answer (1)
Report

Also, be prepared for the Medicaid 5 year lookback.
Helpful Answer (1)
Report

Apply for Medicaid now...do not wait!
Helpful Answer (1)
Report

People wait too long when they could have prepared to qualify sooner so when they really need it the process goes faster. I am fortunate to have located someone with a lot of experience handling this. I do not have to undergo the steep learning curve. Even having someone doing the footwork it is still time consuming preparing the documentation for the specialist. If I had to do everything myself it would get delayed as it all poses a significant challenge.
Helpful Answer (1)
Report

CarolC75: We are an elder caregiving site, so o0Michael is just trying to guide you. And yes, be prepared for the 5 year lookback.
Helpful Answer (1)
Report

CarolC75: Kudos to you! I am surprised, yet glad, that you didn't have to go through the 5 yr lookback process. Hugs...((( )))
Helpful Answer (1)
Report

See All Answers
This question has been closed for answers. Ask a New Question.
Ask a Question
Subscribe to
Our Newsletter