Will the houses affect their Medicaid eligibility?
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.
Your father may well be eligible for Veterans Aid and Assistance Benefits. Even if the facility to which he may be going does not have experience with the VA, this should not pose any problem with him obtaining benefits.
The revocable trust will not help in regard to protecting assets from Medicaid. The best thing you could do is consult an experienced elder lawyer in your state.
I would like to suggest that you also check with the V.A as they have income guidlines for the program. I looked into it. Forget what the limit is but you are not allowed to have too much assets. Best to check with them.
My father is a WWII veteran and he was ineligible for benefits because his income is too high - from pension and SS - even though he has virtually nothing but the home they've owned for 60 yrs which they do not count. The law basically stinks because you can have something like up to $80K in savings (he has like $800) but it is so highly based on monthly income. I have been sole care-taker for he and my mom for nearly 2 yrs now since he had a serious fall leaving him with a spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury. He is partial invalid meaning he needs pretty much total assistance with everything (which I lovingly provide). My mom is 92 and still mobile, so if they were to go to any kind of facility they would not be able to be together. Thanks for letting me vent! and best of luck with your situation. Bless you :)
