How to get around losing my Medicaid if taking a lump sum from a settlement case?

Since a special needs trust can maintain Medicaid benefits, improve your quality of life and preserve the settlement for a longer period because...

My mom is currently 54, when she was 53, she qualified for Medi-cal. Is she exempt from Estate Recovery in CA?

I don't practice elder law in California, so I don't know how they are doing it out there, but under federal law, unless the Medicaid beneficiary...

Elderly Abuse and Elderly Neglect questions. Need Attorney for Sacramento. CA. on Contingency

You could petition the court to be appointed his conservator. That would trump your sister's POA, but you will need a lawyer if you have any hope...

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I made a complaint to my father's home care agency because the nurse who comes to care for his wound does not always wear gloves

You haven't asked a question, but if the home care workers have improved the quality of care, I would say you won. If not, then push them harder....

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I am the executor of my Mothers Estate, My sister is not in good health and wants to pass her inheritance to me and I will give

If your sister is on Medicaid or thinks she may need Medicaid, then Attorney Watling has given the correct answer. Disclaiming her inheritance or...

Will the nursing home get any mineral right bonuses for a Medicaid NH pt

It depends. As Attorney Friedman states, income in excess of the personal needs allowance figure needs to be applied to the nursing home, however,...

Sister who lives with elderly parents is mishandling their financial affairs.

You haven't indicated under what authority your sister has acted. Is it a POA or a guardianship? If it is a POA and your parents are competent then...

It is a little confusing as to who receives or received Medicaid. You, your mother or both? If it was your mother then the state has a recovery...

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LOST OUR SSI BECAUSE WE ARE BOTH ON SOCIAL SECURITY NOW. WAS TOLD WE WOULD LOSE MEDICAID ON BOTH WE CANT AFFORD MEDICARE

Being eligible for SSI is not the only way to qualify for Medicaid. It is likely that you would qualify for Medicaid on your own, without SSI. You...

Can a spurious public agency complaint constitute harassment under an RO?

Are you saying that she is making false reports to harass you? Making a false report is illegal. The investigating agency can determine whether the...