I don't know what State you're in but I'm in California. Income for single no more than $2000.00, in us currency. No homes outside of California, and if your parent owns a home it should be in a trust so that the State doesn't try to recover it should anything happen to your parent. Does that help at all?
I read that; it wasn't helpful at all. My mother's circumstances are nothing like any of the examples. She has medicare and social security and she isn't going into any kind of nursing home or assisted living and that seemed to be the focus of the article.
you need not have over $2000.00 in the bank. Maybe I didn't make myself clear. If there is nothing in your parents name you are OK I think. I researched really well while applying. Yes it is tricky but that's why I said to read carefully. I also moved things around in order to get my mom qualified, if you know what I mean.
Certainly it is good to speak with a lawyer Austin is right in that area but I talked to the attorney who did my moms trust who gave me a lot of help.
It's also hard to find lawyers who specialize in Medical/Medicaid because the laws keep changing. Reason being Attorneys keep finding loop holes.
2k a month. Check with your State's Social Services Department. We live in Maryland, while looking up something else I came across a department letter discussing changes in the income allowance (went up to 3k/month for couples). You could also search your State's website to see if there are any announcements about increased allowances for public assistance.
If your mom is a veteran or spouse of a veteran there are LTC provisions under the VA Geriatrics Dept. Ask a social worker at a VA hospital for eligibility requirements. And, either way, be ready for a workout!
If a nursing home is involved, the social worker can give you a Medicaid packet. Don't let the amount of papers scare you. There will be a checklist of things to include and copies you will need of financial records (bank accts. etc ). Just take your time and go down the list one item at a time. Mark off each one as you complete it. I had never done anything like this, when I did the paperwork for a friend. I was able to complete all of it in 2 weeks. Breaking it down , one item at a time , was the easiest way for me. I also wrote down names and numbers of anyone, who could answer a question about any item on the list. If need be, you could go on line and ask Medicare , for the packet. Hope this helps you loribob02
"How Can My Elderly Parent Qualify for Medicaid?"
Good reading!!
Certainly it is good to speak with a lawyer Austin is right in that area but I talked to the attorney who did my moms trust who gave me a lot of help.
It's also hard to find lawyers who specialize in Medical/Medicaid because the laws keep changing. Reason being Attorneys keep finding loop holes.
If your mom is a veteran or spouse of a veteran there are LTC provisions under the VA Geriatrics Dept. Ask a social worker at a VA hospital for eligibility requirements. And, either way, be ready for a workout!
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