Elder Law Answers
My mother is in a nursing home here in California and is on Medi-Cal (Medicaid). My father has almost depleted his bank account and needs money for dental work. He has two life insurance policies (my mom is the beneficiary).
Read moreSuppose a husband who collects disability benefits moves into a nursing home and is approved for Medicaid. Medicaid covers everything and the spouse is not expected to contribute any of their income to his stay there. My question is whether...
Read moreI have a second apartment that I rent out. I need Medicaid to pay for a short-term (one month) nursing home stay. Is the second apartment considered an asset or is the rent considered income?...
Read moreI am the caregiver and guardian for my husband, who suffered a severe stroke 18 months ago. I can no longer provide the care that he needs due to my own health declining. How do I go about relinquishing guardianship...
Read moreI live in New Jersey. My dad is in an assisted living facility. He is permitted to have no more than $2,000 in resources. Is he permitted to do anything with that $2,000? For example, can he pay for cable...
Read moreMy father transferred his home to his four children two years ago. We recently sold the home and divided the proceeds four ways. If he needs Medicaid before five years are up, I understand that he would be penalized. We...
Read moreWhen applying for community Medicaid so that I can keep my mother, who has late-stage Alzheimer's, in my home, the application asks for the income of each resident of the household. Will that affect her Medicaid eligibility?...
Read moreMy father is currently in a nursing home for rehabilitation after a surgery. We are investigating Medicaid eligibility. He makes approximately $8 more a month than the allowed income. He has no other assets. An "asset protection" firm is telling...
Read moreMy mother was admitted to a nursing home in November 2016. At that time we applied for Medicaid and she was approved. In April 2017, she had a stroke and my sister decided to take care of her at my...
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