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Most likely, yes. If you are having trouble figuring out what to pay, you may want to talk with the financial person at the clinic or hospital. Good luck, Carol
If you have a complicated case, besides contacting the financial person at the medical setting, try contacting your local Council on Aging and talking to a HICAP volunteer or employee. They may set a free appointment for you to get all your questions answered. They may also refer you to an Elder Attorney who works pro bono. If your assets are all jointly owned, I agree with the expert. However, if they have always been separate, you may not always be required to pay all his bills.
There is far more to it than a simple yes/no. It also involves what your incomes are, what you own in assets, etc.
Both my Mom & stepdad were on SSI. But they were destitute [no assets] They got help making the monthly payments for Medicare and their supplemental/advantage plans, but, there were no "leftovers" to be paid out of pocket. [This is administered via the Welfare Department]
We had a few bill collectors contact us after he died; I was instructed to respond "This person died intestate and destitute. Please stop harassing the family" . THAT might not fit your circumstances. It sounds like you need specific advice based on your family's personal circumstances, in your area. We also contacted the various Providers to notify each of the mans death, and, that he had died without assets.
HOWever, some States have different laws, governing what other family members might be required to pay [or not pay]. In States that might require extended family to pay off the debts, it is still possible to contest that, based on penury, or, extreme hardships to the family if forced to pay those bills.
You can start with a Social Worker, and/or an Elder Law attorney. Social workers do not cost you. The Elder Law attorney might-- OR--if you contact your local chapter of "Area Agency on Aging", they usually schedule free legal help and make appointments for that, for things like this.
Do you own any property jointly, joint banking savings/checking account, have credit cards or other credit accounts jointly. and file joint tax returns? If your answer is yes, then yes, they will come after any assets to recover the debt. Bankruptcy may be an option. Upsidedown
When my mom received a bill for a hospital stay of my dad's, after he died, I called the hospital to see if she could set up monthly payments, because she was living on social security. The man that I talked with asked my if my mom and dad had set up a trust. I told him they did and he told me that my mom would not have to pay the hospital bill and we never saw another bill. Never was sure why but I didn't question the guy. This happened in December and that was the best Christmas gift that she could ever get! If you have a "trust", call your lawyer.
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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.
I agree that:
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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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Carol
Yes you BOTH are on SS Benifits.
It also involves what your incomes are, what you own in assets, etc.
Both my Mom & stepdad were on SSI.
But they were destitute [no assets]
They got help making the monthly payments for Medicare and their supplemental/advantage plans, but, there were no "leftovers" to be paid out of pocket. [This is administered via the Welfare Department]
We had a few bill collectors contact us after he died; I was instructed to respond "This person died intestate and destitute. Please stop harassing the family" .
THAT might not fit your circumstances.
It sounds like you need specific advice based on your family's personal circumstances, in your area.
We also contacted the various Providers to notify each of the mans death, and, that he had died without assets.
HOWever, some States have different laws, governing what other family members might be required to pay [or not pay].
In States that might require extended family to pay off the debts, it is still possible to contest that, based on penury, or, extreme hardships to the family if forced to pay those bills.
You can start with a Social Worker, and/or an Elder Law attorney.
Social workers do not cost you.
The Elder Law attorney might--
OR--if you contact your local chapter of "Area Agency on Aging", they usually schedule free legal help and make appointments for that, for things like this.
You are Both on Social Security Income.
And Both Married.
Upsidedown