If someone needs to be in an assistance facility, but can't qualify for Medicare/Medicaid because they know their own name, the President's name and draw $20 too much disability what can be done to get this person HELP???? When they are incompetent, fall alot, depressed, have dementia, is a diabetic, don't take their medication because of dementia, is a very sad situation to be in and can't get help....Had Medicaid and because of these 3 items listed above (name, President's name & $20 too much disability) the Medicaid was canceled....THAT IS A SAD EXCUSE for people not being able to get help .... Lawyer is the next step I guess .....
Sounds like the reason for denial of Medicaid was that your friend was over the maximum amount to qualify. I would think that Medicaid would still be able to help pay some funds for a nursing home [not assisted living]. But then again, each State has their own rules and regulations.
As Jeanne noted above, seek out an Elder Law attorney.