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I'm 63 and in grave danger of losing my apt. I could use it to help pay back rent. I've already gotten as much govt aide as I can. I still work but my husband has recently become disabled.
Thank you all for your answers! I wouldn't ever want to do anything fraudulent! My mother has a trust at the nursing home so I'll add it to that and have them pay for her extras from now on. 😊
Can you pay your rent with your mother's money using your Power of Attorney in order to stop her becoming ineligible for Medicaid?
No. No, on every conceivable level, no. Theft, fraud, abuse of trust.. Don't do it. No.
This is not to say that I am not sympathetic to anyone who is struggling financially. When you say, losing the apartment - how have you got into such difficulties? Is your landlord someone you can talk to?
Thank you for the advice! I'll put the extra money in her trust which is at the nursing home. I'll find out how I can get them to pay for her extra needs like new shoes, bras etc. My brother but all her clothes as gifts for the holidays and bds.
My question, how did she go above the 2k. Her SS and any pension should be going to her care. If the PNA is taking it over, you need to spend it on her. She should have no money other than the acct with the 2k and her PNA which is $50 in my state.
No, you can not use her money for you personally. The 2k can only be used on her. You will need to get the overage spent somehow before Medicaids yearly paperwork needs to be made out.
Usually monies above 2K must be paid to the nursing home unless the money is judged as essential to maintain some other need of hers. About 50 dollars would go into her personal account, the rest toward the nursing home bill. Avoid any spending that can be judged illegal by any of the programs for which you or family are qualified. On the Medicaid side, it's illegal for you to spend any of her money/resources on yourself. If you are, or become, her Representative Payee it's also illegal to spend any of her money on anyone but mom. If you or husband are receiving any aid or disability, those programs have specific requirements based only on your own money/resources. Don't spend her money on yourself or your husband. Don't ever spend your money on her.
No. You cannot do that. Your POA gives you the authority and responsibility to handle her funds in ways that benefit her. You should also avoid spending your own money for her care. You should seek advice from a local attorney.
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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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.
No. No, on every conceivable level, no. Theft, fraud, abuse of trust.. Don't do it. No.
This is not to say that I am not sympathetic to anyone who is struggling financially. When you say, losing the apartment - how have you got into such difficulties? Is your landlord someone you can talk to?
No, you can not use her money for you personally. The 2k can only be used on her. You will need to get the overage spent somehow before Medicaids yearly paperwork needs to be made out.
Avoid any spending that can be judged illegal by any of the programs for which you or family are qualified.
On the Medicaid side, it's illegal for you to spend any of her money/resources on yourself.
If you are, or become, her Representative Payee it's also illegal to spend any of her money on anyone but mom.
If you or husband are receiving any aid or disability, those programs have specific requirements based only on your own money/resources.
Don't spend her money on yourself or your husband. Don't ever spend your money on her.