I heard if they go from hospital Medicare will pay for 30 days is this true. If so what do you do take to hospital for no reason except for fake that caregiver is stressed and cant do it anymore or any advice you all can give me . also how do you apply for medical asst if she has medicare and Kaiser can I still apply for medical ast, She is skilled nursing cAre.Doesanyone know since Im only child and house Mom owns I have lived in an apt in their home parents had built for me also payed rent can they still take her home.?
Have you looked into Hospice care? If she is bedridden, with cancer and dementia, ask if she is eligible for Hospice.
Her doctor is the one who makes the nursing home recommendation, then you get Medi-Cal (if you are in California) to approve her and you find a good facility to take her.
Medicaid has some strict rules (I guess, according to Pam, it's called Medi-Cal (California) about spending down her own money before they will begin picking up the bill.
I think there are some special rules for homes when a family member has been living in it for a specified period of time that may save it, at least temporarily.
I'd suggest you pay $300 to consult for an hour with an elder law attorney to find out where you stand, tell him about your mom's financial situation, and get some professional advice on how to proceed.
Please!!!!! If she has some money!!!!! Start spending it for in-home care giving immediately to give yourself respite. That's what she saved it for.