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Medicaid Spend Down
Medicaid Spend Down
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Mother needs 24/7 care. Can we pay ourself the same hourly rate as we pay our helper?
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jeannegibbs
Answered Jun 2018
My grandmother needs to be in a nursing home but I just found out she has 120,000 in the bank. How can I legally transfer that money out?
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anonymous439773
Answered Jun 2018
Is there tax on gift from parent spending down for Medicaid?
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JoAnn29
Answered Jun 2018
As expected, Mom got denied from Medicaid. When does the clock start on how long she has to wait for the Medicaid penalty to pass?
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jjariz
Answered Jun 2018
Planning to move Mom to nursing home - Do I need a lawyer for Mom?
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TOM231
Answered Jun 2018
I have $6000 in the bank. I get 928 in SS. Does that mean I won’t qualify for Medicaid?
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97yroldmom
Answered Jun 2018
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Can I pay mom's utility bills as part of her Medicaid spend down?
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Countrymouse
Answered Jun 2018
Does changing IRA beneficiaries 13 years ago affect eligibility for Medicaid?
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JoAnn29
Answered Jun 2018
My father may be going into a nursing home in NJ, can he give a portion of his IRA away to his children?
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AlfredR
Answered Jun 2018
I have joint bank accounts with my father, can I take the money if he goes into a nursing home?
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Guestshopadmin
Answered Jun 2018
Can someone explain what the 5-year "look back" period for Medicaid is?
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DafnaS
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
I am 65 years old and have money saved up. Can I give my family $15,000 each for years and not have it counted as spend down?
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freqflyer
Answered May 2018
In Ohio, can Mother put her home in a child's name so she can apply for Medicaid as well as Medicare?
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igloo572
Answered May 2018
If I want to spend down my money before I have to go to a nursing home, can I pay insurance on house and cars for my brother?
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freqflyer
Answered May 2018
Are receipts needed for everything on spend down for Medicaid?
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vegaslady
Answered May 2018
What is considered as a gift in the 5 year Medicaid look back period in Colorado?
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igloo572
Answered May 2018
Will Medicaid check your bank account to see if you have given any money out as a loan?
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igloo572
Answered May 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
Applying for Long term Medicaid for sibling as DPOA?
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igloo572
Answered May 2018
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