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Medicaid Spend Down
Medicaid Spend Down
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Geaton777
Replied 16 hours ago
Using annuities to qualify for Medicaid.
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igloo572
Replied Oct 22, 2023
My mom was in a car accident and may receive a settlement. How will this impact Medicaid/Medicare?
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Riverdale
Replied Feb 11, 2024
Currently exceed net worth limit for VA benefits. Is there a way to pay down assets legally without triggering lookback rules?
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OuterBanks74
Answered Nov 2021
My 84 year old father just moved in with me and wants to pay me rent. Would this monthly payment affect the Medicaid look back period?
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BurntCaregiver
Answered Oct 2020
Mom in assisted living with finances to cover about 3 years. I need her to help pay for hearing aids for me. How can that happen w/o penalty?
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Answered Jul 2020
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Can we rent my grandmother's house out? We would use the funds to pay the taxes on it until it is sold (there is a New York State medicaid lein on it).
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JoAnn29
Answered Jan 2023
Can my mom buy an RV? A medical RV for herself with cutting edge medical technology to spend down?
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JoAnn29
Replied Aug 2022
Can insurance companies deny POA?
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Cgjivey
Replied Sep 2019
My mom pays rent on her apt that she's not returning to. She's been a resident for almost a year at a nursing home. What should I do?
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Theart
Replied May 2019
Help me understand what qualifies as gifts or transfers under the Medicaid look-back.
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anonymous434963
Replied Dec 2018
How do I even go about starting the process for Medicaid for my mother?
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Nymedicaid
Answered Mar 2018
Can I pay mom's utility bills as part of her Medicaid spend down?
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Countrymouse
Answered Jun 2018
We are in the process of getting Medicaid for my grandfather. He gave me his debit card and said spend it how I want. Is this legal?
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JoAnn29
Answered Mar 2018
Does life insurance payout disqualify widow from Medicaid?
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jeannegibbs
Answered Mar 2018
My mom finally has Medicaid, but I recently received a massive life insurance check. Will this affect her Medicaid?
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aj6044
Answered May 2018
When my Dad sells his house, he wants to distribute the proceeds to his 3 adult children. Does he have to keep the funds for 5 years?
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freqflyer
Answered May 2018
Is there tax on gift from parent spending down for Medicaid?
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JoAnn29
Answered Jun 2018
This whole Medicaid money stuff is nerve wracking! What about true reimbursements?
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Countrymouse
Answered Apr 2018
My grandfather needs home aide care. We are looking to apply for Medicaid. He has about 40k in savings. How do we transfer the funds?
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Answered Dec 2018
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