Elder Law Answers
My patient was approved for Medicare but denied Medicaid due to having a 401(k). He will receive SSI; however, he is too young to go into his 401(k). Can he appeal the Medicaid denial? If not, what options does he...
Read moreMy husband was on Medicaid in 2009 and 2010. In December 2010, he passed away. In 2013, I filed for bankruptcy because I could no longer afford our home. How does Oregon recover Medicaid benefits when I no longer own...
Read moreIs it possible to appeal Medicare if they deny me just because I have a 401(k), but I am fully homebound? I have no insurance.
Read moreIf I started using Medicaid at age 21 and stopped at age 40, are those years of Medicaid costs part of my lien costs when I pass?...
Read moreWe are two years into record-keeping for possible future Medicaid lookback for my mother-in-law. She refuses to cooperate with us. She wants cash on hand in her assisted living facility to "buy things," play card games for money, go out to...
Read moreI have a son-in-law who is on dialysis and Medicaid. I want to gift him $29,000 from my wife and myself. Will this affect his Medicaid eligibility or incur a penalty?...
Read moreMy mom and I have lived in our mobile home in Pennsylvania for 20 years. It is my legal residence. We do not own the land. The house is in my mom's name. She will be going on Medicaid and...
Read moreI recently sold my condo and moved into a condo owned by my son. We made a very loose rental agreement. He wanted $2,000 per month for rent, and I wanted to keep my living expenses easy to manage. I...
Read moreWe live in Connecticut with my mother who put our house jointly in my husband's name, her name, and my mine name nearly five years ago. She now requires nursing home care. Our question is: If we place her in...
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