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Check your state medicaid site to determine eligibilty for Medicaid. Income is one aspect, assets is another. Assuming no assets, he would clearly need medicaid in my area. Nursing homes are $11 - 13,000/month. Quietly, begin to assemble paperwork --- it's tax season so you can just make duplcates for a medicaid file. Do you have power of attorney? If so, you may have some of this info already. Make sure he doesn't begin to give money away as there is a 5 year look back for Medicaid. If he is low income in your area, determine all programs that will help stretch his income dollars. Things like energy subsidies and prescriptions assistance. Food pantries? Why would you want to accumulate money? Before he might need a nursing home, you would want to be sure his dental work is current. Funeral plans are prepaid. Depending upon his wardrobe, he might need to update certain things -- shoes, etc. Good luck
I just talked to NJ Medicaid and was told Mom would have to get down to 15,OOO before I could even apply and the application is only good for 90 days. I was told to start looking into Nursing Homes now. I was also told that all her income would be handed over to Medicaid. If her house does not sell I will have to leave it because Medicaid does not allow to use money to pay bills and taxes. And if I chose to, I would have to keep very good records.
Many people do not know that every state has Medicaid estate recovery as well. This means once both your mom and dad pass the state can place a lien on their home or other assets to collect what they paid out in benefits. Here is a link to New Jersey's program http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmahs/clients/The_NJ_Medicaid_Program_and_Estate_Recovery_What_You_Should_Know.pdf
Some options would be an immediate need annuity. This is taking a chunk of money at least $50,000+ and buying an annuity where the insurance company provides a guaranteed monthly income for the rest of your dad's life. This provides reliable income to help pay for his care. This isn't the right fit for everyone but can be good depending on your situation. If he was ever in the service there are also veteran's benefits that can help out.
I spoke with Medicaid NJ yesterday and found I have done it all wrong. I was told that when Mom moved out of her house and into an AL that I should have been charging my disabled Nephew, who has been living there since 2008, rent of $1600 a month. He brings in $1000. And, he should have been paying the utilities. Taxes should have been stopped. This is just so she could get Medicaid when she needed it. No guarentee she would get it or may pass before. And the house if sells, should sell at market value. So it comes down to, I guess, I should have put the house up for sale and left it. I have made an appt with a medicaid lawyer to discuss options.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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If he is over the limit for income, you can look into setting up a Miller Trust.
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmahs/clients/The_NJ_Medicaid_Program_and_Estate_Recovery_What_You_Should_Know.pdf
Some options would be an immediate need annuity. This is taking a chunk of money at least $50,000+ and buying an annuity where the insurance company provides a guaranteed monthly income for the rest of your dad's life. This provides reliable income to help pay for his care. This isn't the right fit for everyone but can be good depending on your situation. If he was ever in the service there are also veteran's benefits that can help out.
I should have put the house up for sale and left it. I have made an appt with a medicaid lawyer to discuss options.