Can I Be Paid to Provide Care for Mom? (Part 2)
So, we were talking last week about a recent New Jersey case in which Daughter and Mom entered into a life care contract for Daughter to provide personal care services to Mom. Mom then applied for Medicaid and her application was denied. Mom appealed that decision and lost at the
Can I Be Paid to Care for Mom?
In times of crisis, families pull together. Long term care is no different. So much of the care is administered by family members. And it doesn’t take too long before the question is asked. “Can I be paid to care for my mom or dad?” A recent New Jersey case
If Dad Needs Nursing Home Care will the State take Mom’s Home (Part 2)?
Last week we ran through the basics of estate recovery, when the State will – and won’t – seek reimbursement for benefits paid out. This week we’ll look at how that process actually works in real world situations – and doesn’t work. For example, what does the “estate” consist of?
If Dad Needs Nursing Home Care will the State Take Mom’s House?
It’s a question I get - or some variation of it - probably more often than any other, and it refers to what is called “estate recovery”. As part of the deal that the states enter into with the federal government before they can get federal funding for their Medicaid
Why Pay Someone to File an Application I can Complete Myself?
The call usually starts out this way. “I’ve given all of Dad’s money to the nursing home already and am ready to apply for Medicaid. His situation is really simple. I can handle it myself but I just have a few questions.” I’m always happy to try to help whenever
How Does Medicaid View Same Sex Partnerships?
The past year has seen failed attempts by supporters of same sex marriage to have the definition of marriage expanded to include gay and lesbian unions. However, some states have passed laws creating domestic partnerships and civil unions, which then carry with them some of the benefits of marriage. New
Hope For Haiti — Despair for Mom?
The recent outpouring of support for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti highlights a question often asked about gifting and charitable contributions as it relates to Medicaid. For example, last week Mary called me to ask whether it is OK for Mom to make a charitable contribution to help
How the Medicaid System Differs From the Criminal System
“Mom and Dad have always been big believers in paying cash for everything. They don’t use credit cards”, John tells me. “Don’t buy on credit”, they always said. While that’s a pretty sound financial approach, it can get Mom and Dad into hot water when it comes
How a Call From Mary’s Attorney Saved Her $90,000
One of the common themes I repeat often, when it comes to Medicaid, is that timing is everything. A recent call we received from Mary’s personal injury attorney, Bill, illustrates the point. Mary’s husband, John has dementia and is about to enter a nursing home. Mary and John don’t have
How We Recovered $240,000
Jane called because she was flat out of money and desperate. Dad had been in a nursing facility for almost 4 years now. He had spent down his money and Jane had paid the $11,000 per month expense after that, until she was tapped out of her home equity line