I am involved third party helping an elderly lady. She currently lives alone and has no close relatives. She is still of sharp mind but hard of hearing and macular degeneration in the eyes. She also has no money. Her POA and I are wondering what are the first steps in getting prepared to move her to a NH. This will be when she can no longer live alone. Especially if she doesn’t go to the hospital first. We have applied for Medicaid but she did not qualify.
You can appeal Medicaid findings. I would suggest a lawyer versed in Medicaid. Usually you don't pay for the initial consult.
To me, that’s the key as to what the next steps need to be.
I’m guessing she lives in her home? FreqFlyer is on track that if she has a home, she needs to look to sell it to pay for her care.
Sadly, one has to wait until there is a medical emergency until that person can be placed in a Medicaid funded nursing home. If by chance this lady does have financial resources, such as owning her home, she could use the equity by selling her home, and move into a senior living facility.