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Can Medicaid take your house, even a jointly-owned home, to pay for long-term care?

Question - Your father's interest in the house won't count against him should he need to enter a nursing home, because a person's primary residence is exempt when Medicaid counts a person's assets in determining eligibility. Upon his death, however, if the house remains partly in his name, Medicaid may...

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When is it time for a nursing home?

Question - Your question raises one of the most challenging decisions caregivers face, so thanks for posting it. While there is no absolute right time to place a parent in a nursing home below are some guidelines.

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Will we have to pay out of pocket costs for nursing home care for my grandmother who has Alzheimers?

Question - Not necessarily. It's true that Medicare nursing home coverage is very limited. It pays for only a certain amount of the cost of nursing home care, for only a limited time, and only following a period of hospitalization.

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Will Medicare assisted living cover facility costs?

Question - The only non-hospital inpatient care Medicare pays for is a very limited amount of skilled nursing facility care while recovering from an illness or injury following a hospital stay. It doesn't cover any of the cost of residence in an assisted living facility.

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Does Medicare pay for assisted living care?

Question - No, Medicare doesn't pay at all for assisted living. Medicare coverage for long-term care of any sort is very limited, covering only short-term stays in a skilled nursing or rehabilitation facility while someone recovers from an illness, injury, or surgery...

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Does the Department of Veterans Affairs seek reimbursement for a veteran's nursing home care?

Question - The VA won't seek reimbursement from your father's estate for VA-sponsored nursing home care. Whether the state seeks reimbursement is more complicated. If your father lives in a private or state-run nursing facility, rather than in one actually operated by the VA, there may be costs in addition to what the VA pays...

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Can you be evicted from a long term care facility?

Question - This is a great question. If your loved one resides in an assisted living or independent apartment and becomes unable to pay the bill, and if family cannot step in to cover the cost, he or she will be asked to leave. If he or she does not leave, the facility may begin the eviction process.

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Does Medicaid Pay for Assisted Living?

Question - In most but not all states, there are special Medicaid programs that can help pay some of the costs of an assisted-living facility. Although assisted living is not part of basic Medicaid coverage, Medicaid now recognizes that for many people it's a better and less expensive alternative than a nursing home...

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If my mother passes away before her Medicaid approval changes from "pending" to "approved", will they still for previously accrued nursing home expenses?

Question - Yes, once someone is approved for Medicaid coverage, that coverage may be retroactive not only back to the date of application but even to the three months prior to application. How far back the retroactive coverage goes, though, depends on during how much of that retroactive period the applicant would have been eligible for Medicaid...

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Can you get back Medicare Part A coverage if it has been dropped?

Question - Your mother-in-law certainly can enroll in Medicare Part A, but the real question is whether she is entitled to Part A coverage without paying a high monthly premium. People age 65 or older who are eligible for either Social Security OR civil service -- including federal government employment -- retirement...

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Will Medicaid take the proceeds of the house before we get our inheritance?

Question - Your situation is a difficult one, and presents several different sets of questions. Some of those questions concern coverage for your brother's upcoming nursing home care. Other questions concern whether and how you and your sister can get repaid the money you've lent your brother. Let's take them one at a time...

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What is the best way to pay for short-term nursing home rehabilitation?

Question - If your mother's stay is in a skilled nursing or rehabilitation facility while recovering from her injury, she might continue to qualify for Medicare's nursing facility benefits. This depends on whether Medicare considers that she is improving while in the facility, rather than merely being cared for because she needs assistance...

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What is my mother's liability to Medicare if she enters a nursing home?

Question - First, it seems that you're confusing Medicare with Medicaid in your question. It's Medicaid (not Medicare) that would cover her nursing home bills and could seek repayment out of the value of her house after she dies. But if the loan was already made and secured by the house's equity before...

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Will a long-term care insurance policy pay for home health care from a nurse practitioner?

Question - A long-term care insurance policy can pay for the services of a nurse practitioner -- a nurse with advanced training -- under some circumstances. First, the policy has to cover home care. (Some policies, particularly ones issued in the 1980s, cover nursing home care but not home care...

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Am I liable for Mom's nursing home costs?

Question - Neither you nor your sibling is required to sign to become financially responsible for your mother’s care—and it may even be illegal for the nursing home to require it. It’s time to slow down and carefully read the document before picking up a pen.

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How do I get my husband signed up for Medicare Part D?

Question - You'll save a lot of money when you get your husband signed up for a Medicare Part D plan. A Part D plan pays most of the cost of drugs included in the plan's coverage list (called a "formulary"). Most people pay a monthly premium, yearly deductible, and a copayment for each drug, and there's a gap in their coverage during which the plan pays nothing...

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Is there funding to help pay assisted living costs for a disabled son?

Question - The most likely source is the Medicaid program in the state where your brother-in-law lives. Medicaid can cover not only medical care but also some home care, including personal assistance with the activities of daily living. If your brother-in-law is eligible for Medicaid, it will also greatly reduce the cost of his medications...

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Can Someone Transfer Property Prior to Entering Nursing Home and Still Get Full Medicaid Coverage?

Question - There are three circumstances in which persons who qualify for Medicaid coverage for nursing home care can transfer their own house to a family member without incurring any penalty from Medicaid, and without giving Medicaid any right to reimbursement from the house.

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Who is the best person to sign as the "responsible party" for my mother's assisted living facility?

Question - Your mom's agent for property management is the person that she appointed to act on her behalf should she become incapacitated. That means that her agent is the person who is designated to act as her financial advocate. While these documents vary in scope, most agents would have the authority to pay bills and take care of other property-related matters...

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Will Medicare pay for any nursing home bills?

Question - For the kind of long-term care that an Alzheimer's patient is likely to need, the unfortunate answer is probably not much. Medicare is intended to pay for medical care, not for long-term residential care. Medicare Part A can pay for some short-term, skilled nursing facility care during a patient...

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Is there a program to help pay the cost of assisted living?

Question - Since your mother receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI), she's eligible for Medicaid coverage in her state. In some states, Medicaid will pay most of the cost of residence in certain assisted living facilities. That's because it's a lower cost alternative for Medicaid than paying for nursing home care...

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My brother got a temporary power of attorney over my 85...

Question - My brother got a temporary power of attorney over my 85 year old mother somehow without my knowledge, within the past few weeks. He put her in a nursing home in Kentucky. However, I was fortunate to catch them in court before a judge gave him full power. The judge scheduled a July jury hearing to decide...

What happens to a single person's house when leaving it for a nursing home?

Question - If your father or your family is personally paying for his nursing home care, he can do whatever he wants with his house – sell it, give it away, keep it and rent it out. However, if he keeps it or sells it, the value of the house will be counted against his potential eligibility for Medicaid coverarage of his nursing home costs...

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Is court my only option when facing a conflict with my father's power of attorney?

Question - As a family member, the concerns you raise about your father’s quality of care will usually trump the opinions of a caregiver who is not related. And now that your father is being cared for in a nursing home, the former caregiver you describe may hold even less sway.

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How can I transfer power of attorney from my brother to make caretaking decisions?

Question - If your brother holds a valid power of attorney, then he is the one legally responsible for making the decisions--and the nursing home personnel will be required to do his bidding.

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Does a nursing home take your social security payments?

Question - Fortunately, the Medicaid rules provide for, what is referred to as a "Community Spouse Income Allowance" in this situation. If your mother's income is not sufficient to meet her needs, Medicaid authorizes her to receive some or even all of her husband's income if the community spouse's (your mother...

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Will a second stay in a rehabilitation facility also be covered by Medicare?

Question - How long Medicare Part A covers your mother's inpatient care in a rehabilitation or skilled nursing facility, and how much it pays, depends on what's called a "benefit period." A benefit period is a single, continuous time-frame that begins the first day your mother stayed overnight in the hospital...

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If there's a family conflict over power of attorney with my sister, can she stop us from visiting our mother?

Question - If your sister has merely threatened to keep the other siblings out of the information loop and to ban you from visiting your mother, her threats are probably empty. Unless there is evidence that you have physically or financially abused your mother, most nursing facilities will actively encourage visits and the free flow of information...

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Can I make a property transfer as POA?

Question - Reverse mortgages are rarely a good option if a homeowner is likely to enter a nursing home in the near future—or anytime within three years or so, so that may not be your best route.

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Can Medicare deny future coverage for similar issues if Mom signs herself out of a nursing home?

Question - The fact that your mother's doctors or the nursing home are not ”signing her out" to leave the nursing home serves two purposes. One, they are formally letting your mother (and you) know that in their opinion she is not ready to go home, or that going home would be medically worse for her than stayaying in the nursing home...

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Can the children of a nursing home resident distribute his assets as a "spend down" to qualify for Medicaid?

Question - Medicare and private insurance strictly limit the amount of nursing facility care they'll cover. If your father moves into a long-term care nursing home after Medicare and private insurance run out, he'll have to depend on his own or your family's assets to pay for care...

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Does my mother have to sign a home lien for nursing home care?

Question - Short-term nursing home care is often covered by Medicare Part A. But this coverage kicks in only if she needs skilled nursing care as prescribed by a doctor, in a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility, following a stay in the hospital of at least three days...

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Does Medicaid pay for assisted living?

Question - Medicaid is the federal program, administered individually by each state, that provides medical benefits for seniors and others with low-income and few assets. In every state, Medicaid pays the full cost of care in a nursing facility for someone eligible for the program...

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Are adult children legally responsible for a parent's unpaid nursing home bills?

Question - You're not legally responsible for your dad's nursing home costs unless you signed an agreement with the nursing home making yourself a "responsible party." When most nursing home residents run out of money to pay for care, they become eligible for Medicaid coverage of their nursing home bills...

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How much will Medicaid pay for assisted living?

Question - Whether Medicaid will help pay for assisted living, under what circumstances, and how much it will contribute, depend on the state where you live. If you live in one of the states that currently have some Medicaid coverage for assisted living, there may be many restrictions and limitations on that coverage...

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How can we avoid selling house to pay for care?

Question - They probably mean that Medicare will no longer pay for her nursing home care. One thing you could do is to use some of her remaining savings to prepay her funeral and burial expenses. She'll then have to use her savings to pay for the nursing home until she's down to less than $2,000 in cash...

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Will black lung benefits or Medicare Parts A and B pay for a skilled nursing home?

Question - The answer's a mixed bag. Federal Black Lung benefits do not cover inpatient costs in a skilled nursing facility, but Medicare Part A can cover some skilled nursing facility care. The rules of Medicare Part A nursing facility coverage are quite strict...

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Is there a program in Kentucky to help pay for assisted living?

Question - Medicaid in a few states covers residence in an assisted living facility, but not in most states. And apparently not in Kentucky. According to the Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) Web page on assisted living in Kentucky, neither Medicaid nor any other state program covers assisted living in that state...

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How can I care for my disabled mother when my first child is born?

Question - I am 26 years old and have been caring for my disabled mother for the past 6 years, she has Multiple Sclerosis and is now bed ridden. I was living with her up until 3 years ago when she kicked me out so her estranged husband could come back into her life and live with her. But that only lasted 9 months and she needed me again...

He's better on the new meds; should I bring him home?

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Can the nursing home come after me again for the difference between what Medicaid will pay and Mom's income?

Question - It sounds like you signed as financial guarantor when you signed the admission papers for the nursing home. If you did not, then the nursing home cannot come after you for your mother's bills.

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The law changed - does that mean she's eligible for Medicare now?

Question - You should contact an Elder Law attorney as soon as possible because the Medicaid laws do differ significantly from state to state. You refer to "Medicare" in your letter, but it actually is "Medicaid" which is a different program that has the authority in some situations to levy on a home of a Medicaid recipient...

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Can Medicaid claim his VA income to pay for his wife's care?

Question - Simply said NO.

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Is there a better medication for my Alzheimer's mother to help control her abusive behavior?

Question - Rejection of care is quite common in individuals with advanced dementia. Your mother does not understand why the caregivers try to provide care for her and resist their care. In addition to the lack of understanding, rejection of care is often caused by depression...

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Assisted Living facility seems to be failing; should we try to find another Medicaid facility now?

Question - My Mother has Dementia and went into an Assisted Living Facility in April. She is doing very good and adapted really well. I am concerned about the facility she is in. I have exhausted all her income paying for her care. In Mississippi we have Medicaid Waiver to help pay but she is on a waiting list...

Will a nursing home come after me for payment of expenses after mom dies?

Question - We live in FL. I am an only child and taking care of mom. I'm believing she will never have to go to nursing home (she has Alz. but is 96 and she's not too bad off). However, I've sought advice from several attorneys and get varying answers...

Will the houses affect their Medicaid eligibility?

Question - Medicaid law differs significantly from state to state and the Medicaid law in most states does not cover assisted living costs. I urge you to contact an experienced elder law attorney. You can find one in your area by going to the website of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

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What are our financial options for keeping Mom in assisted living?

Question - My Mom is in an assisted living home, and has dementia. She has a trust fund, but we use that money to keep my younger sister in a home for mentally challenged people. We are going to have to move Mom into a dementia area. It is going to cost about $800 more a month. We need to keep my sister where she is...

Would Medicare or Medicaid pay for replacement hearing aids?

Question - Medicare does not cover the cost of hearing aids. And since Medicare doesn't cover them, neither will your mother's Medicare supplemental insurance policy.

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My aunt was denied Medicaid. Can the nursing home sue us for payment?

Question - Getting to the bottom of your situation may require you to do a bit of talking and wading through some fine print.

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Will Medicaid take all of his bank account?

Question - Someone eligible for Medicaid nursing home coverage is usually permitted to keep only about $2,000 in cash assets (the amount varies a bit from state to state). If your uncle is eligible for Medicaid and now is receiving Medicaid nursing home coverage, Medicaid may require him to personally pay the...

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If my parents pay for an addition to my home, is it part of my estate, or theirs?

Question - The transfer by your mother and your uncle of their interests in the home are considered by the laws to be gifts to you rather than a sale even though the deed may recite that the consideration for the transfer is the payment of a dollar. This is an important distinctiion in regard to Medicaid.

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How do we sell mom's house if she has a life interest in it - won't that interfere with her Medicaid?

Question - As the holder of a life estate interest in the home, your mother must receive a share of the sale proceeds proportionate to her life estate interest. This amount is computed by the use of standard charts used by both Medicaid and the IRS. If your mother receives her share as a lump sum, she will be...

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My mother is 83. Her husband of 20 years is 89 and very ill....

Question - The laws that pertain to your mother's situation vary significantly from state to state, so it is important for you to consult an elder law attorney as soon as possible. With that being said, however, the first step that will need to be taken is for you to file a petition to become your mother's guardian...

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Where do we put her when Medicare runs out and Medicaid isn't yet available?

Question - Whether you are applying for Medicaid (called Medi-Cal in California) coverage of your wife's medical care, or Medicaid coverage for home care, or Medicaid coverage of her stay in a nursing home, that coverage can be retroactive not only to the date she applied but even up to three months prior to filing the application...

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How to best coordinate caring for dad between seven siblings?

Question - First off I have to commend you. Managing the care of a parent among several siblings is never easy and I’m contacted quite often by siblings who can’t get along and so can’t ever get to what is best for their parent. You and your six siblings have done an incredible job of taking care of your fatur...

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Can we rent Mom's house while she's in a nursing home without it affecting her Medicaid?

Question - Your mother's home can be rented without jeopardizing her Medicaid eligibility, however the net rent will need to be applied toward her nursing home costs and will increase her Patient Pay Amount. Expenses incurred as a part of renting the property including management fees may be deducted from the...

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Is it a better idea to sell Mom's home outside the family or inside the family before she enters a nursing home?

Question - my mother might have to go into a nursing home, she owns her house, can she sell it outside of the family before she enters a nursing home, or can she sell it to a family member, she is on social security and medicare

If my uncle leaves my mom an inheritance, will Medicaid take it?

Question - If his Will is not signed, there is no Will to be presented to Probate unless he had a previous Will that is still in effect. If your mother were to be eligible to receive anything from her brother's estate through the laws of intestacy (if he dies without a Will and has no surviving parents, spouse...

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Will leaving one nursing home affect Medicaid eligibility for a new nursing home?

Question - My father left a nursing home because he did not like it there but he wants to go to another one. Since he now is living in another state he has to apply for Medicaid benefits again. Will leaving the old nursing home prevent him from getting Medicaid...

Medicare is saying there is a conflict of interest with my doctors. What does this mean?

Question - While I am being treated for cancer away from home, my husband and I are living in a assistant living facility.

How long does it take to get a veteran into a veteran's nursing home?

Question - It is difficult to assign an average or usual length of time for this process. The time it takes to get a Veteran into a Veterans Nursing Home varies vastly from state to state.

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If my father won't accept any help, am I liable for any injury he may incur?

Question - If your father is competent to make his own decisions, there is little that you can do other than to try and convince him that living alone could present unnecessary risks to his safety and well-being. However, if you believe that at his present mental state of, as you describe, early dementia, he is...

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Should we remove Dad's name from these documents?

Question - Medicaid law differs significantly from state to state so it is important that you discuss this with an experienced Elder Law lawyer in your state. You have indicated that he has already been approved for Medicaid, but you want to make sure that you do not do anything that could cause a disqualification...

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How can I take over the POA my now late sister held for my mother?

Question - If your mother has dementia, she does not have the ability to make a viable check. Nor can she appoint anyone as her agent under a Durable Power of Attorney because that can only be done while someone is competent. I suggest that you contact a lawyer and discuss filing with a court to be appointed...

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Does Medicare cover podiatry survice if I am in a nursing home?

Question - Medicare Part B medical insurance can cover podiatry services regardless of where you live. And the covered services can be provided in a podiatrist's office, in an outpatient clinic, or in the nursing home itself if there is a podiatrist who visits the facility.

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Can we put some of the house sale money into a trust without Medicaid being eligible to take it?

Question - This is a bit complicated, but to the best of my understanding, Medicaid can put a lien on your mother's home and when it sells, they will recoup as much of what they have paid as possible. I don't think they care one bit about her funeral expenses...

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Is there a statute of limitations on how long Medicaid can take money to pay for nursing home costs?

Question - First of all, if it's been ten years, Medicaid would not be eligible for these funds, plus, it will be nothing but a pain and there's little chance they would ever find out about it. As to who gets the money - who ever was named as a beneficiary in the original will will split the money according to...

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Does my dad still need his Medigap Part C insurance if his nursing home is covered by Medicaid?

Question - It's a little hard to answer your question because you seem to be mixing up two different terms -- "Medigap" and "Part C" -- so I'm not exactly sure what insurance you're referring to. Medicare Part C plans, called Medicare Advantage, are insurance plans, usually a kind of managed care, that some people...

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Is a nursing home the best option for my sister who's partially paralyzed?

Question - A nursing home for your sister is probably the best option for both you and your sister. Your sister's paralysis causes her to have physical needs that require assistance from someone. If she gets that care in a nursing home, then you will be able to provide other kinds of care.

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Will Tennessee Medicaid or TennCare pay for an assisted living facility?

Question - Will Tennessee Medicaid or TennCare pay for an assisted living facility? If so, which facilities will accept Medicaid payments?

If Dad moves back home, will Medicaid still pay for his nursing home stay?

Question - You're right that there are two different sets of eligibility for Medicaid nursing home coverage and Medicaid medical care coverage. If your father applied for Medicaid nursing home coverage when he entered the nursing home, and Medicaid ultimately approves his application, Medicaid will pay his nursing...

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Will transferring the property to someone else before it's sale, prevent Medicaid from taking the money?

Question - My mom and my aunt want to go into an assisted living facility and need to sell their jointly oned co-op to pay for the facility. My aunt is on medicaid. Can she turn over her ownership to my mom so when they sell the co-op medicaid won't take that money.

Will my husbands Social Security and VA pension go to the nursing home?

Question - my husband has been approved for medicaid for nursing home. Im now told his Social Security and VA pension will go to nursing home. Can this be true?

Does the state of Georgia's Medicaid or Medicare cover the cost of an assisted living facility

Question - Does the state of Georgia's Medicaid/medicare program cover the cost of an assisted living facility?

My mom's nursing home is sending me the bill because of some unfilled paperwork, what can I do?

Question - My mother was in a nursing home Aug - Nov. In Jan. she started on Medicaid and has dollars left from her SS check after paying her board and rent in a nursing home alternative home. In Feb the nursing home sent a bill for $2400. in copays for her Aug - Nov. stay. There is no money to pay this...

If my aunt improves, will medicaid cover her assisted living expenses in South Carolina?

Question - My aunt is new to the nursing home on medicaid, if she improves, does medicaid cover her for assisted living in SC?

If we rent out my parent's home, will all the rent money go to the nursing home?

Question - In your parent's case, renting the house while he or she is in the nursing home may be a good idea, even though much of the rent would go to reimburse Medicaid for its coverage of the nursing home stay. But you have to be careful that the rent does not disqualify your parent from nursing home coverage under Texas Medicaid rules (read on below)...

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What should I do to keep my mom's house for myself, when she goes to nursing home?

Question - My mother has alzheimers.. and has lived with me for past 2.5yrs. She/We still has the family home maintained.

Can Mom's nursing home give her bed away while her Medicaid case is under review?

Question - My mom is considered a long term resident of a nursing home while her Medicaid case is under review. She went into the hospital for a week and when she came back the nursing home removed her belongings & gave away her bed to someone else. Can they do that while my mom's Medicaid case is under review...

Will Mom's Medicaid cover assisted living if she moves from New York to New Jersey?

Question - My mother has Medicaid and living in Queens, NY. Does Medicaid cover assisted living if she moves from NY to NJ? Thanks.

Does Medicare cover care in a nursing home?

Question - Medicare Part A only covers skilled care given in a certified nursing facility for individuals who meet certain conditions. To learn, more visit www.medicare.gov and search “Medicare Coverage of Skilled Nursing Care” or visit Ask Medicare at www....

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How can my mom get additional financial assistance for assisted living?

Question - My mother gets too much SSI to qualify for medicaid, she is in assisted living now but that mothly bill is much more than she takes in. The SSI includes a widows benefit. I can"t afford to pay the difference, any suggestions?

Is there any way to extend the number of skill-nursing care days offered by Medicare?

Question - You're facing some complicated Medicare rules regarding coverage for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and rehabilitation facilities. In your mother's situation, there are two ways in which she might get added coverage in a rehabilitation facility, depending on what has happened already and on her condition...

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Who is notifed, next of kin or Power of Attorney, when someone dies?

Question - Federal law requires that a nursing facility must notify the resident’s legal representative or interested family member when there is “a significant change in the resident’s physical, mental, or psycho-social status.” Death has been held to be one of those significant...

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Why would Medicare "kick" my mother in law out of a nursing home over tests?

Question - This is a similar problem to the one we are currently having with my elderly aunt. She has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. This is how it works with Medicaid - she can stay in the nursing home under "self pay" (meaning SHE pays all of her expenses) until her personal finances reach $6,000 (enough left...

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The nursing home took POA away from me. What can I do now?

Question - You may be right about the bottom line: It might be more efficient for your granny and the nursing home and less psychologically trying for you if the nursing home administrators take over handling her finances. Just make sure they do what they are required to do: File a periodic accounting that shows...

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As POA, can I overrule my mother's request for no hospice care?

Question - As long as your mother was legally competent when she completed the power of attorney, there are two answers to your question: one based in the law and one based on common sense. Both answers are the same—but not likely what you want to hear.

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How do we begin the process of placing my father, who has Alzheimer's, into a facility?

Question - There comes a time when placing a person with Alzheimer’s in a facility is the right solution for everyone. A good care home will give your loved one a circle of peers and stimulation appropriate to his mental state; you can then pursue your life and give your loved one undivided, loving attention w when you visit...

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How can my husband get paid for being POA if the money is all going to the nursing home?

Question - Confusingly, both things may be true.

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How can I move my mom from Texas to California and still maintain her SS and Medicaid?

Question - My mother suffers from Paranoid Schizophrenia. I took care of her for awhile. I placed her in an assisted living home in Texas. I have since moved to California. I need to know what I need to do to get her placed closer to me. She collects Social Security and has Medicaid. I do not pay anything else for her stay...

The nursing home won't send insurance the paperwork and instead sent Dad home against the doctor's advice!

Question - My mother placed her husband in a nursing home after a fall as per his doctor's orders. He falls all the time and had dementia. The facility placed him in the short term rehab unit assuming he would go home. His regular doctor said he would sign all the necessary paperwork to keep him at the facility...

If a senior has no family, how are all the needs met?

Question - People who come into later life with no family and little income are in the worst possible position. Often it is challenging to help them, either because they do not request assistance, or because they are too proud to accept it.

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Does Medicaid pay for an assisted living in Pennsylvania?

Question - Does Medicaid pay for an assisted living in Pennsylvania?

Can Medicaid still claim our home even though Mother has never paid the mortgage, I have?

Question - We have gone through this with my aunt recently - this is how it works. It does not matter that you have paid the payments on the house - all that matters is that you have established residence there for more than a year. So, this is what will happen - Medicaid can take 50% of the profits from the sale of the house...

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Does an assisted living facility have to hold a room for him?

Question - If you want them to hold his room then you will have to pay for the space. They are not required to hold it for him. There's no guarantee he will go back to assisted living. If the hospital sends him to a nursing home for rehab - he may end up staying there...

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My grandparents need help but are stubborn!

Question - Your question raises a number of problems, among them the issue of your grandparents needing care but not wanting it. What can be done depends on quite a number of factors.

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Does Dad have to pay a daily co-pay to a Medicaid paid nursing home?

Question - My dad resides in a nursing home and during the Medicaid pending period we were told that all medical expenses would be covered once he received approval. He was approved as a full vendor and the nursing home is telling me that Medicaid paid all of the charges but a daily co-pay, and we are responsible for that...

My mom is 88 and has been diagnosed with Dementia. What's next in taking care of her?

Question - There are several next steps after an Alzheimer's diagnosis. Many will vary from situation to situation, but the following five are ones that I believe are critical for all family members of those with Alzheimer's:

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How is durable power of attorney revoked?

Question - It is difficult to tell exactly what happened with your mother’s power of attorney, but it sounds irregular. In most cases, it’s the person who makes a power of attorney who has the power to revoke it. Outsiders are generally able to interfere with or change a power of attorney designation only if tif...

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