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- Elder Law: How Gifts Can Affect Medicaid Eligibility
My mother has been living in a retirement facility for three years Because of her dementia we are moving her to assisted living I am concerned about her eligibility for Medicaid Her assists will pay for sixteen months befor she is out of money I have been transferring money from her account to mine for her needs the last three years
- Medicaids Benefits for Assisted Living Facility Residents
Takeaways Nearly all state Medicaid programs will pay for at least some assisted living costs for those who are eligible Assisted living facilities are a housing option for people who can still live on their own but who need some assistance with activities of daily living Costs can range from $2,000 to more than $6,000 a month, depending on location (According to 2023 data, the median
- Fighting an Assisted Living Discharge - ElderLawAnswers
Takeaways Assisted living facilities (ALFs) often evict or refuse to admit Medicaid-eligible individuals Unlike nursing homes, ALFs are not subject to federal rules protecting residents from involuntary discharge Residents facing eviction from an ALF should consult with a local elder law attorney Every year, thousands of assisted living facility (ALF) residents suddenly find themselves
- How Will Selling Home Affect Medicaid Down the Road?
Selling a house to a family member, especially a granddaughter, can have implications for Medicaid eligibility Since your parents may need Medicaid within a year of the sale to cover assisted living costs, it’s crucial to understand the potential issues
- What You Need to Know About Medicaid’s Personal Needs Allowance
Seniors living in Medicaid-funded nursing homes receive a personal needs allowance - a monthly stipend the Medicaid recipient can use to pay for need
- What Do I Do About Moms Outstanding Credit Card Debt?
My mother, who is now in assisted living, has outstanding debt on her credit cards Her only source of income is Railroad pension Medicaid requires that this income goes to the assisted living wavier What should she do about the credit cards? I’ve been trying to get caught up, but still behind on all the payments – or file bankruptcy?
- Should Mom Stop Paying Credit Card If Shes on Medicaid?
My mother, who is now in a nursing home, has outstanding debt on her credit cards Her only source of income is Social Security and a pension Medicaid requires that this income go to the nursing home What should she do about the credit cards? Should she stop paying them off?
- What Happens to My Credit Card Debt If I Enter a Nursing Home on Medicaid?
If I were approved for Medicaid coverage of my nursing home care, I know they would keep my Social Security and my small pension, but what would happen to the $6,500 balance on my credit card?
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