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Georgia resident. Now applying for Medicaid for NH long term care for Mom. We ran the exempt items list and spent down on things we could. We still need to spend 6k to meet 2k limit. Ideas and knowledge appreciated.
Have you bought her sturdy clothes that will withstand washing in hot water? Get the Lands End catalog and buy her lots of nice knit separates. High end sneakers with velcro. Socks ( lots of socks).
Yes, we have an elder care attorney. We have exhausted the “allowed” list and trying to spend. Clothing spend is a good idea. Prepaid burial done. Have prepaid her rent for 2 months until Medicaid approval decision is in. Can we spend on apt move, junk hauling, storage for possessions and cleaning expenses?
Someone suggested getting as much dental work done as possible. It's expensive, but more importantly they said that the result was that their mother could eat much more food options than most of the other residents. It does depend on whether she could tolerate the work, but it's worth a thought.
Have you included all aspects of burial needs in her plan? Don’t forget about assigning funds for funeral costs such as food, musician, death announcements( our local newspaper charged $500.00 extra to insert deceased person’s picture in announcement); funeral day transportation limousines; as well as opening and closing fees of burial grounds. Did you include all aspects of the burial plot, headstone and perpetual gravesite care? Make sure to check what spending limit is allowed for burial plans before purchasing these extras. Another area is medical supplies, including therapeutic assistive devises, equipment and aides for all types of medical and physical conditions. Purchase heavyweight, year-round clothing and long-lasting outerwear and shoes that will endure outside weather conditions. Best wishes!
Among other things you could do, you could pay for caregivers NOW. It's unclear if your mom currently has a home health aide, or if she's already in a care place. If you paid for a HHA for a month, that'd easily be a couple thousand dollars. Could your mom use some extra attention from someone, or would you like help at bath time, or maybe some extra physical therapy? Medical expenses are allowed. If you spend the money this way, by hiring med pros in any aspect to help your mom, you could spend that 6k very quickly.
But if she doesn't need any extra help right now, and you don't need a vacation from the care (assuming you are the one currently providing care), then I like the idea of buying all well-made clothing, towels, and bedding she could ever need. What are some of your mom's specific needs? Does she have any issues with incontinence, for example.
And yes, you're allowed to spend her money on her needs. If she needs all her own house stuff moved to storage or hauled to a charity, that's a valid expense.
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 I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
You've been to an eldercare attorney, yes?
Another area is medical supplies, including therapeutic assistive devises, equipment and aides for all types of medical and physical conditions.
Purchase heavyweight, year-round clothing and long-lasting outerwear and shoes that will endure outside weather conditions.
Best wishes!
But if she doesn't need any extra help right now, and you don't need a vacation from the care (assuming you are the one currently providing care), then I like the idea of buying all well-made clothing, towels, and bedding she could ever need. What are some of your mom's specific needs? Does she have any issues with incontinence, for example.
And yes, you're allowed to spend her money on her needs. If she needs all her own house stuff moved to storage or hauled to a charity, that's a valid expense.