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Medicaid PLANNING - Questions to ask yourself

Self Diagnostic

  1. Are you paying privately for a family member’s nursing home costs?

  2. Have you been advised to “spend down” your assets in order to qualify for Medicaid benefits?

  3. Are you receiving Medicaid benefits either in the nursing home or in the community and also own your own home?

  4. Do you have a spouse in the nursing home who is receiving Medicaid benefits but has a share of cost in excess of $250.00 per month?

  5. Do you have a family member who suffers from the effects of a stroke or who has been diagnosed with a chronic long-term illness such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, or dementia?

  6. Do you have limited income and high-cost prescriptions?

  7. Have you been told that you must wait 30-36 months after transferring assets to apply for Medicaid benefits?

  8. Do you live independently in the community and would benefit by having limited personal care assistance in your home?

  9. Have you applied for Medicaid benefits for yourself or a family member and been denied benefits?

  10. Do you have assets in excess of the Medicaid limit and would still be interested in receiving Medicaid benefits?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, contact an Elder Law Attorney to discuss your legal rights.

 

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