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I have to report information to Medicaid on an insurance policy with her late husband as the beneficiary. Is there a reason to even keep this policy? Thanks

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Does it have a cashout feature? If not, Medicaid may need to become beneficiary. With cashout, you can put it towards a Medicaid funeral trust. I would talk to a Medicaid caseworker and ask how the policy should be handled.
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I assume you're referring to a life insurance policy?
She should contact the company which issued the policy to see about changing the beneficiary. Or there may be a cash-out amount if this helps her.
I think it's the cash value which Medicaid considers as an asset.

If the value of the policy is preventing her from getting Medicaid benefits, or the premiums are too high, then cancel it.
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lealonnie1 1 hour ago
His mother has dementia, he neglected to add
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When my dad applied for Medicaid for my mom, he was required to cash out a whole life insurance policy to help her qualify. He was not allowed to keep it. He spent the money on their mutual expenses, it wasn’t “taken” by the nursing home or Medicaid.
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I would sit down with a professional and go over the policy to see what is best to do.
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Reply to JustAnon
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Find the actual policy document and read it. It is just possible that there is a payout to someone on Husband’s death. Or that it is possible to change the beneficiary – old policies are a lot cheaper than new ones in old age. Be clear about what you are dealing with before you cancel it.
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