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My husband has mild dementia. What documents do we need to insure his best interest. medically and financially.
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Answered on February 05, 2009
You need a good Durable power of attorney to handle finances & property issues. You also need a health care directive. some states have two...
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My husband is 50 (I am 49) he is disabled and is at the point of needing a nursing home
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My first question would be, what type of disability does he receive. It sounds like he does not receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) (he...
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Need Nursing Home care
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Your family shoudl contact your state's local Medicaid office, OR the social worker at the facility you may be admitted to - I presume the same as...
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Need Nursing Home Care
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Your family shoudl contact your state's local Medicaid office, OR the social worker at the facility you may be admitted to - I presume the same as...
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Nursing home
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Answered on February 05, 2009
First off, Medicare will only pay for a very short period fo time. Generally, if a person is discharged from the hospital (after at least three...
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What should I do with bank acct. of elderly rel.,?I have power of atty.both med&bus. She has dementia will live with me .
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Answered on February 05, 2009
You should consult wiht an elder law attorney in WV, as Medicaid, the only government program that will pay for long term care is somewhat state...
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How do I get medicaid to go with my ssi in NM?
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Answered on February 05, 2009
Generally speaking, an SSI recipient is qutomatically eligible for Medicaid - in any state. With your move, however, I would think that a new...
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Under PA estate planning probate laws would medicaid or a nursing home be able to make a claim on inheritance
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Answered on February 05, 2009
A discaimer or refusal of an inheritance is generally treated as a gift by most state Medicaid agencies. As such, she would/could be penalized by...
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Nursing homes in Florida
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Answered on February 05, 2009
Generally speaking, with regards to Medicaid eligibility, the residency requirements can usually be met wherever one is located. You should speak...
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