https://jamesjohnsonelderlaw.c... - It can be overwhelming when a loved one requires skilled nursing. One huge concern can be how the family will afford ongoing care in the nursing home. Under the right circumstances, Medicare can pay for at least a portion of the nursing home stay for a limited period of time. Thereafter, Medicaid can help fund the skilled nursing; however, there are very specific rules regarding:<br><br>assets the patient in the nursing home can own without affecting Medicaid eligibility<br>assets the patient’s spouse can own without affecting eligibility<br>income of the patient that the spouse may be entitled to<br>techniques available to achieve eligibility for a patient who is ineligible asset-wise or income-wise.<br>Our firm can help the patient and family came up with a plan to achieve eligibility for Medicaid and prepare and file the application required to obtain Medicaid coverage for the patient’s ongoing skilled nursing. There are several documents which should be part of so...
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