Hi- Very helpful forum. I'm on my Mom's checking account. She's in a nursing home, going to apply for Medi-Cal, maybe 1.5 - 2 yrs. more. I'm on her checking account to write the checks to nursing home, doctors, ... all for her. but some places don't take checks- take-out, cell minutes... small gifts for friends. I pay for it...happy to do it. But it can add-up over years and years. Any way to document this so Medi-Cal so does not trigger the look-back ineligible clause. Thank you in advance for guidance, support and help :-)
Keep records. Don't get too much cash each time, maybe $20.00 can get lunch for you both. Does she get to go out of the nursing home?