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<blockquote data-quote="hearts and roses" data-source="post: 457775" data-attributes="member: 2211"><p>We did this with my Mom in both PA and CT, both within the last two years...I know a few things about the elderly and medicaid. First, depending on the state, they may go back as far as 5 years. In PA, they went back 4, in CT, also four, but that's mainly because CT came second, so I already had the papers in order. They look at tax returns and/or 1099's from Medicare, pension, annuity, and social security income. They look into any owned realty and check to see if there were any MAJOR transactions that would show the applicant has transferred ownership or is trying to hide money. If it's a several transactions monthly or over a specific period of time, they will want copies of those checks. For example, my sister wrote herself a check for $600 monthly after my mom moved in with her which she used to pay the lady who came to sit with my mom during the day (my sibs and I covered the remaining $600 monthly). They wanted to see copies of all checks over $500 in both PA & CT. Each state varies, but for most part, applying for Medicaid for the elderly is the same or similar process that everyone else does for any kind of welfare. I suggest that you meet with the social worker/admissions director at the home of your choice and find out all the nitty gritty details. Another thing I found out is that if an elderly person has no family able to take them in and they are basically living on SS. They pretty much can't turn them away. Now, keep in mind, that person may not get the home of her choice, but she'd get in somewhere. Do a little research for your state-there are state a private sites that do inspections and post the results for choosy people. Also, you may find that ALL of these places have or have had violations-DO NOT RULE THEM OUT because the description or circumstances for those violations can be very broad. Visiting is the best way to find out the feel and condition of any place. If they have a lobby, ask for a tour. Often, the lobbies are lovely and once you pass through the doors, the stench can knock you over or you will immediately notice they are terribly understaffed. If you're waiting for more than five minutes without a greeting, leave. Arrive unannounced and ask to speak with someone from admissions or simply ask if anyone's available to show you around. Ask to see the rec calendar, ask to see the kitchen and dining area, ask to see the rooms, physical therapy and rec rooms. I'm on my iPad, so I know my format is difficult to read, I'm sorry. But if you want more info, PM me and I'll give you my cell. Happy to help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hearts and roses, post: 457775, member: 2211"] We did this with my Mom in both PA and CT, both within the last two years...I know a few things about the elderly and medicaid. First, depending on the state, they may go back as far as 5 years. In PA, they went back 4, in CT, also four, but that's mainly because CT came second, so I already had the papers in order. They look at tax returns and/or 1099's from Medicare, pension, annuity, and social security income. They look into any owned realty and check to see if there were any MAJOR transactions that would show the applicant has transferred ownership or is trying to hide money. If it's a several transactions monthly or over a specific period of time, they will want copies of those checks. For example, my sister wrote herself a check for $600 monthly after my mom moved in with her which she used to pay the lady who came to sit with my mom during the day (my sibs and I covered the remaining $600 monthly). They wanted to see copies of all checks over $500 in both PA & CT. Each state varies, but for most part, applying for Medicaid for the elderly is the same or similar process that everyone else does for any kind of welfare. I suggest that you meet with the social worker/admissions director at the home of your choice and find out all the nitty gritty details. Another thing I found out is that if an elderly person has no family able to take them in and they are basically living on SS. They pretty much can't turn them away. Now, keep in mind, that person may not get the home of her choice, but she'd get in somewhere. Do a little research for your state-there are state a private sites that do inspections and post the results for choosy people. Also, you may find that ALL of these places have or have had violations-DO NOT RULE THEM OUT because the description or circumstances for those violations can be very broad. Visiting is the best way to find out the feel and condition of any place. If they have a lobby, ask for a tour. Often, the lobbies are lovely and once you pass through the doors, the stench can knock you over or you will immediately notice they are terribly understaffed. If you're waiting for more than five minutes without a greeting, leave. Arrive unannounced and ask to speak with someone from admissions or simply ask if anyone's available to show you around. Ask to see the rec calendar, ask to see the kitchen and dining area, ask to see the rooms, physical therapy and rec rooms. I'm on my iPad, so I know my format is difficult to read, I'm sorry. But if you want more info, PM me and I'll give you my cell. Happy to help. [/QUOTE]
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