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4 years ago
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Nursing home residents do not automatically have to sell their homes in order to qualify for Medicaid, but that doesn't mean the house is completely protected. The state will likely put a lien on the house while the resident is living and attempt to recover the property after the resident has passed... [read more]
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4 years ago
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Federal law requires the state to attempt to recover the long-term care benefits from a Medicaid recipient's estate after the recipient's death. If steps aren't taken to protect the Medicaid recipient's house, it may need to be sold to settle the claim.
For Medicaid recipients age 55 or older... [read more]
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5 years ago
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In order to be eligible for Medicaid, you cannot have recently transferred assets. Congress does not want you to move into a nursing home on Monday, give all your money to your children (or whomever) on Tuesday, and qualify for Medicaid on Wednesday. So it has imposed a penalty on people who transfe... [read more]
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5 years ago
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In most states, transferring your house to your children (or someone else) may lead to a Medicaid penalty period, which would make you ineligible for Medicaid for a period of time. However, there are circumstances in which transferring a house will not result in a penalty period.
One of those... [read more]
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5 years ago
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A recent push by the federal government to change Medicaid’s funding structure is raising concerns among disability rights advocates that the effort will slash funding for necessary services.
At present, Medicaid is a joint partnership between the federal and individual state governments, and the... [read more]
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5 years ago
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We’ve all heard that it’s better to give than to receive, but if you think you might someday want to apply for Medicaid long-term care benefits, you need to be careful because giving away money or property can interfere with your eligibility.
Under federal Medicaid law, if you transfer certain a... [read more]
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5 years ago
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After a Medicaid recipient dies, the state must attempt to recoup from his or her estate whatever benefits it paid for the recipient's care. This is called "estate recovery." For most Medicaid recipients, their house is the only asset available, but there are steps you can take to protect your home.... [read more]
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5 years ago
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Associate Attorney Alison E. Hickman and Jacksonville Bar Association, Elder Law Committee Co-chair, Mike Jorgensen's article,
"A look at three misconceptions about the government program" is featured on JaxDailyRecord.com.
... [read more]
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5 years ago
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Once a resident is settled in a nursing home, being told to leave can be very traumatic. Nursing homes are required to follow certain procedures before discharging a resident, but family members often accept the discharge without questioning it. Residents can fight back and challenge an unlawful dis... [read more]
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5 years ago
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We're often asked by clients exactly what Medicaid is; and if Medicaid benefits can help them cover the cost of long-term care.
Our answer is that Medicaid is a needs-based public assistance program. People who properly apply and qualify for Medicaid can use these benefits to cover the high cost ... [read more]
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5 years ago
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Caring for an ailing family member is difficult work, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be unpaid work. There are programs available that allow Medicaid recipients to hire family members as caregivers.
All 50 states have programs that provide pay to family caregivers. The programs vary by st... [read more]
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5 years ago
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While you generally do not have to sell your home in order to qualify for Medicaid coverage of nursing home care, it is possible the state can file a claim against your house after you die, so you may want to take steps to protect your house.
If you get help from Medicaid to pay for the nursi... [read more]
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