My mother has money in a checking and savings account, and she wants to pay for her granddaughters wedding. We might have to put her in a nursing home soon. Is she allowed to write out a check for the wedding now?
It depends on how much money she has. If you think she may be in the NH for a while and may need Medicaid, then she should keep her money and give a nice gift, instead. If she should need to apply for Medicaid in the next 5 years, then she could face a penalty period that would be the amount she paid for the wedding.
If she has a lot of money and won't need to go on Medicaid in the next 5 years then it is up to her.
Very good of your mother to make this generous offer. But as JessieBelle said, I think it would be better for her to try and keep that money to pay for a nursing home. Depending on her age and health, she will need that money.
If she has a lot of money and won't need to go on Medicaid in the next 5 years then it is up to her.
Very good of your mother to make this generous offer. But as JessieBelle said, I think it would be better for her to try and keep that money to pay for a nursing home. Depending on her age and health, she will need that money.