My mother has dementia and is not able to care for herself. Her spouse refuses to apply for state Medicaid benefits because of concern over assets that might get tapped. Her spouse also does not want to care for her and gets upset if she falls because calling a ambulance is “getting old”. There is no physical abuse but the emotional abuse is heartbreaking. The spouse does not like caregivers in the house but has allowed a couple of visits but finds them intrusive. I’ve said that my mother can live with me but how would I tap into Medicaid benefits. They have a home they own together and a few other assets the spouse is trying to protect. I also don’t have all their financial information. How can I help her obtain benefits?
ALs are private pay. Medicaid in some States will pay for AL if the person has paid privately for at least 2 yrs. The AL must except Medicaid and the resident has to remain at the facility they have been living in.