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Medicaid Spend Down
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We just got a final decision notice from Medicaid. They said that her spend down is 57,504.21. Is that the penalty period?
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JoAnn29
Replied Nov 2020
My mother moved into an assisted living facility this year. Prior to that she lived with me and paid $1000/mo for living expenses. Advice?
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mstrbill
Answered Nov 2020
Medicaid Eligibility in Florida. Advice?
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igloo572
Answered Nov 2020
For the 5 year look back in NY, does Medicaid look at credit card statements in detail?
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igloo572
Answered Nov 2020
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
What are some allowable items to "pay down" assets for Medicaid?
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Isthisrealyreal
Replied Oct 2020
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How do I protect mom’s money from Medicaid?
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sjplegacy
Answered Oct 2020
May eventually need Medicaid. Should I sell income property owned free and clear or continue to use rent for living expenses?
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JoAnn29
Answered Oct 2020
My parents pay cash for almost all shopping, dining out, etc! Will this be a nightmare for medicaid eligibility if needed?
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igloo572
Replied Sep 2020
My uncle has Medicaid from NY and he wants to sell his house in New Jersey, will he lose his coverage in NY if he sells the house?
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igloo572
Replied Sep 2020
Medicaid changes - Community Medicaid?
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FloridaDD
Answered Sep 2020
Has anyone actually dealt with the Medicaid look back? Can anyone answer this question for me?
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mstrbill
Answered Sep 2020
Prepaid Burial; can I prepay for burial the same month I file my application for Medicaid?
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worriedinCali
Answered Sep 2020
Should I pay-off debts while waiting to hear from Medicaid?
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igloo572
Answered Sep 2020
How do I go about getting Medicaid for my sister whose dementia is getting worse. I have no idea of where to start. Thanks.
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JoAnn29
Answered Sep 2020
Medicaid asset limit; we need a temporary fix as she's not spending anything due to the pandemic.
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Houseplant102
Replied Sep 2020
Does anyone have experience with the Medicaid "spend down" program for assisted or independent living facilities?
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JoAnn29
Answered Aug 2020
I live in Texas. What is the spend down amount? I can not have more than how much in cash and assets?
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Mysteryshopper
Answered Jul 2020
If a disabled/handicap family member goes into assisted/nursing and their savings becomes depleted, can you apply for Medicaid for help?
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FloridaDD
Replied Jul 2020
Another definition of spend down account?
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htoomuch
Answered Jul 2020
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